SecondaryData as of May 2026

Mercia Academy

Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Jul 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

32.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

32.6

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	37.6	46.4
2023/24	38.0	46.4
2024/25	32.6	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	-0.45	0.00
2023/24	-0.27	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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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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. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

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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