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Mercia Academy
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
6.7 / 100
Bottom 7%
Better than 7% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
579
Capacity
750
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
77%
Summary
With an Attainment 8 score of 32.6, the school performs in the top 97% nationally, though only 37% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating room for improvement. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 61% recommending the school, but it currently holds an Ofsted rating of 'Requires Improvement'. Limited published data suggests that while there are strengths in overall attainment, the school faces challenges in ensuring consistent student success.
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Last inspected: 1 July 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 32.6 | Bottom 3% 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%. | 37% | Bottom 2% 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%. | 23% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% 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%. | 5% | Bottom 7% UK |
Parent View (31 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
84%
My child feels safe
81%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
My child makes good progress
77%
School has high expectations
74%
My child is happy
71%
School supports development
71%
Progress is communicated
71%
Behaviour is good
65%
I'd recommend this school
61%
School responds to concerns
55%
School keeps me informed
52%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.9%
White Other2.6%
Mixed W+Asian2.1%
Black African2.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Location
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52.78623, -1.57886 · DE11 0TL
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN149380
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.merciaacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Mercia Academy rated by Ofsted?
Mercia Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 July 2025.
Is Mercia Academy a good school?
Mercia Academy scores 6.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 7% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Mercia Academy?
Based on 31 Ofsted Parent View responses, Mercia Academy receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Mercia Academy in GCSEs?
Mercia Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 32.6. 37% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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