Mereside Primary Academy vs Stanley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North West, England, 558 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
Stanley Primary School
Blackpool · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
605 students
| Measure | Mereside Primary Academy Blackpool, North West | Stanley Primary School Blackpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 3 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #2280 of 2,286 | #1689 of 2,286 |
| National rank | #15666 of 15,697 | #12664 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 266 | 605 |
| Pupils on roll | 266 | 605 |
| Free school meals | 70.5% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 58.6% | 96% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 18% | 54% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 2% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Blackpool | Blackpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.meresideprimary.com/ | www.stanleyprimaryschool.com/ |
The verdict
- •Stanley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (27.8 vs 3.4).
- •Stanley Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (54% vs 18%).
- •Stanley Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Stanley Primary School is the larger school with 605 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 Stanley Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Stanley Primary School ranks higher (27.8 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 Stanley Primary School?
About 558 m in a straight line, between Blackpool and Blackpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mereside Primary Academy: 266. Stanley Primary School: 605. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mereside Primary Academy and Stanley Primary School rank in North West?
Mereside Primary Academy is 2280th of 2,286 and Stanley Primary School is 1689th of 2,286 among primary schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).