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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Requires Improvementgraded 20/03/2024Ages 5–11358 pupilsFaithChurch of England
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 5 to 11 in Shrewsbury, within the Shropshire local authority. It has a Church of England religious character. The school has around 358 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 20/03/2024 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Families comparing primary schools in Shrewsbury can view Mereside Church of England Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionRequires Improvement
Latest graded inspection
Last inspected 20/03/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points2 strengths · 0 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Reading scaled score
Maths scaled score
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
Primary results — Key Stage 2Above average
Expected standard (RWM)52%
England avg 59%
Higher standard (RWM)11%
England avg 7%
Reading scaled score103
100 = expected standard
Maths scaled score102
100 = expected standard
DfE, 2023/24
Pupil intake14.8%
Free school meals14.8%
England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.0%
England avg 18.8%
Places filled86%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing94.6%
Attendance94.6%
England avg 94.5%
Pupils per teacher29.3
England avg 20.9
Persistent absence16.2%
England avg 14.3%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Shrewsbury
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