Mereside Primary Academy vs St George's School A Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North West, England, 789 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mereside Primary Academy
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
266 students
St George's School A Church of England Academy
Blackpool · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,038 students
| Measure | Mereside Primary Academy Blackpool, North West | St George's School A Church of England Academy Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #2280 of 2,286 | #91 of 536 |
| National rank | #15666 of 15,697 | #825 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 266 | 1,038 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 1,038 |
| Free school meals | 70.5% | 33.8% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 98.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 70.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 85.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.81 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meresideprimary.com/ | stgeorgesblackpool.com/ |
The verdict
- •St George's School A Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.3 vs 3.4).
- •St George's School A Church of England Academy is the larger school with 1,038 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mereside Primary Academy better than St George's School A Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St George's School A Church of England Academy ranks higher (74.3 vs 3.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Mereside Primary Academy and St George's School A Church of England Academy?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mereside Primary Academy: 266. St George's School A Church of England Academy: 1,038. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mereside Primary Academy and St George's School A Church of England Academy rank in North West?
Mereside Primary Academy is 2280th of 2,286 and St George's School A Church of England Academy is 91st of 536 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).