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Mereside Church of England Primary Academy
Mereside, Springfield, Shrewsbury SY2 6LE
Mereside Church of England Primary Academy is a Church of England academy. It has about 370 boys and girls aged between 5 and 11. In March 2024 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Environment and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attainment and Progress.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite low, while crime is very low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is quite high.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attendance: About average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress in maths is above average. Progress in reading is poor. Progress in writing is above average.
Progress: Below average. Progress in maths is below average, in reading it is poor and in writing it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Below average. Maths attainment is below average, reading is below average and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
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