SecondaryData as of May 2026

Mercia Academy

Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Swadlincote.

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

579

Ages

11-16

FSM

41.3%

Attainment 8

32.6

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jul 2025

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

32.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

7.4%

Basics 9-5

23.2%

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

5.4%

EBacc APS

2.64

EBacc 9-5

3.6%

EBacc 9-4

4.5%

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What parents say and who teaches here

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About Mercia Academy

Mercia Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 31 responses), 61% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. The school has around 579 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Sunnyside, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

There is no graded full inspection on the current URN yet; older predecessor records are shown below.

May 2022 — Requires improvement (predecessor: William Allitt School)
Feb 2022 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: William Allitt School)
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: William Allitt School)
Sept 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: William Allitt School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Mercia Academy

What is Mercia Academy's Ofsted rating?

Mercia Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about Mercia Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 31 responses): 61% of parents would recommend Mercia Academy.

What are Mercia Academy's latest exam results?

Mercia Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 32.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Mercia Academy located?

Mercia Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11 0TL).

How many pupils attend Mercia Academy?

Mercia Academy has around 579 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Mercia Academy with other schools?

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