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Mercia School

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Mercia School

Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY

Free schools
Pupils
1,046
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.3%
Attainment 8
68.0
Ofsted
Outstanding
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
68.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
56.1%
Basics 9-5
82.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
100.0%
EBacc APS
6.68
EBacc 9-5
70.3%
EBacc 9-4
82.6%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
42.13
A*-A Grades
46.3%
A*-B Grades
72.1%
AAB+ %
38.3%
Based on 60 students entered

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About Mercia School

Mercia School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.0. The school has around 1,046 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY | More schools in Sheffield

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Mercia School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Mercia School

What is Mercia School's Ofsted rating?
Mercia School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Mercia School's latest exam results?
Mercia School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 68.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Mercia School located?
Mercia School is a secondary school in Sheffield, Sheffield (S7 2DY).
How many pupils attend Mercia School?
Mercia School has around 1,046 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Mercia School with other schools?
View Mercia School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sheffield.