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Merefield School

Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ
Part of: SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Merefield School
Southport, PR8 2QZ
— Pupils
116 Capacity
3–19 Age Range
— FSM %
— Boys
— Girls
About Merefield School

Merefield School is an Academies for pupils aged 3–19 based in Sefton, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

School capacity: 116. Current headteacher: Joanne Sharpe.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sefton or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sefton
Region North West
Administrative District Sefton
Parliamentary Constituency Sefton Central
Ward Ainsdale
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor SOUTHPORT LEARNING TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-10-2025
UKPRN 10098911
URN 152092
Data Last Updated 14-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Steve McNorton Chair of Local Governing Body 24/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Martin Blair Local Governor 24/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Denise Clarke Local Governor 24/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Gerraint Davies Local Governor 14/01/2022 14/01/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Lesley Delves Local Governor 07/10/2024 07/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Hall Local Governor 10/10/2023 10/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Darren Holloran Local Governor 24/04/2023 24/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Pamela Moxon Local Governor 14/03/2022 14/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Roberts Local Governor 18/11/2023 18/11/2027 Elected by parents
Miss Joanne Sharpe Local Governor 01/01/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Lynne Thomson Local Governor 21/01/2025 21/01/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Shoreside Primary School
0.25 km • Southport
Other
Kings Meadow Primary School and Early Years Education Centre
1.06 km • Southport
Other
Ainsdale St John's Church of England Primary School
1.11 km • Southport
Other
Birkdale High School
2.27 km • Southport
Other
Greenbank High School
3.08 km • Southport
Other
Farnborough Road Junior School
3.09 km • Southport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Merefield School is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Southport, Sefton.
Merefield School caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
The Headteacher at Merefield School is Miss Joanne Sharpe.
Merefield School is at Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ, in the Sefton local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Merefield School: Has a sixth form.
Merefield School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Joanne Sharpe
Westminster Drive, Southport, PR8 2QZ
01704577163
www.merefieldschool.co.uk
Location
PR8 2QZ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 152092
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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