--- url: "https://www.fcat.org.uk/" school: "Fylde Coast Academy Trust" --- [work-and-wellbeing-charter](https://fcat.schudio.com/join-our-team/work-and-wellbeing-charter) ## Welcome to Fylde Coast Academy Trust ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/images/home/1370_FCAT_Family_Academy_Icon_Graphic_PSD.jpg) ![](https://www.fcat.org.uk/images/people/Mark_Harrison_Edit_2026.jpg)I joined FCAT as Chief Executive Officer because I truly believe that a great school can change a young person’s life. I have worked in education for 27 years—starting as a PE teacher and working across Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds, and Bradford. Over those years, I have seen how the right support keeps young people’s dreams alive and gives them confidence for the future. At FCAT, our promise to you is simple: **we want every single one of our children to grow up with real choices and a happy, successful future.** We want your children to be proud of where they come from and sure of who they are. When they leave us, we want them to have the results, skills, and character they need to go to university, start an apprenticeship, or step into a good job. To make this happen, we keep our focus on what matters most for your child: **Strong basics:** Making sure every child gets standard-setting support in reading, writing, and core subjects. **New experiences:** Giving children opportunities to learn new skills, discover talents, and widen their horizons. **A calm and safe environment:** Creating orderly, friendly schools where children feel safe to learn and teachers can focus on teaching. We know that children do best when home and school work together. You can expect us to be open and honest with you, to celebrate your child’s successes, and to work with you whenever they need extra support. Every child in our trust is supported by dedicated teachers and staff who care about them as an individual. Thank you for trusting us with your child's education. We look forward to working alongside you to help them achieve great things. **Mark Harrison, CEO** ### [About Us](https://www.fcat.org.uk/about-us) ### [Our Academies](https://www.fcat.org.uk/about-us/our-academies) ### [Vision & Values](https://www.fcat.org.uk/about-us/vision-and-values) ### [Join Our Team](https://www.fcat.org.uk/job-vacancies) ## Latest News 16 March 2026 ### [British Science Week in full flow at Armfield Academy](https://www.fcat.org.uk/news/2026-03-16-british-science-week-in-full-flow-at-armfield-academy) 9 March 2026 ### [Local schools designing the future of our Fylde Coast](https://www.fcat.org.uk/news/2026-03-09-local-schools-designing-the-future-of-our-fylde-coast) 5 March 2026 ### [World Book Day 2026 across FCAT!](https://www.fcat.org.uk/news/2026-03-05-world-book-day-2026-across-fcat) 16 September 2025 ### [Westcliff receive OPAL Platinum standard quality mark!](https://www.fcat.org.uk/news/2025-09-16-westcliff-receive-opal-platinum-standard-quality-mark) [View All News](https://www.fcat.org.uk/news) ## Social Media Feed [Embedded content](https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2356.409619544205!2d-3.0057495223779407!3d53.799994540682526!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x487b43cf07fb333f%3A0x7a9ba4299f76a56e!2sMereside%20Primary%20Academy!5e0!3m2!1sen!2suk!4v1773131378773!5m2!1sen!2suk) **Fylde Coast Academy Trust** Mereside Primary Academy Langdale Road Blackpool Lancashire FY4 4RR Tel: 01253 207709 Email: ### Social Media - [X](https://twitter.com/FCATrust) ### Newsletter ### Translation © Copyright 2014–2026 Fylde Coast Academy Trust School & Trust Websites by [ ![Schudio logo](https://www.fcat.org.uk/img/logo/dark.png) ](https://www.schudio.com/)