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Mercia School
Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY, Sheffield
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
97.0 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,046
Capacity
1,200
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
87%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive GCSE results, this secondary school stands out for its strong academic performance, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 4% nationally. A remarkable 94% of students achieve at least a grade 4 in English and Maths, with 83% attaining grade 5 or above, indicating a solid foundation in core subjects. Additionally, the school excels in EBacc entry, with 100% participation, reflecting a commitment to a broad and balanced curriculum.
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Last inspected: 8 February 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 68.1 | Top 4% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 94% | Top 5% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 83% | Top 5% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 100% | Top 2% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 83% | Top 2% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani34.8%
White British33.1%
Asian Other5.1%
Mixed W+Asian4.6%
Black African3.4%
Mixed Other3.3%
White Other3.3%
Other2.9%
Asian Bangladeshi1.7%
Asian Indian1.5%
Black Other1.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Asian Chinese1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Caribbean0.6%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.35157, -1.49616 · S7 2DY
School details
Local authoritySheffield
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN145897
School typeFree schools
Websitewww.merciaschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercia School rated by Ofsted?
Mercia School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 8 February 2023.
Is Mercia School a good school?
Mercia School scores 97.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Mercia School in GCSEs?
Mercia School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 68.1. 94% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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