Mercia Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Derbyshire |
| Address | Sunnyside, DE11 0TL |
| School Website | None |
| Telephone | 1283216404 |
| URN | 149380 |
School Census
| Total | 588 |
| Girls/Boys | 281/307 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.8%/52.2% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 207 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.9% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 04/05/2022 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 04/05/2022 | Requires improvement |
| 11/09/2018 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 04/05/2022 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 11/09/2018 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 01 July 2025 | School inspection | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 27.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 48.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 12.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.96 |
| Progress 8 | -0.27 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 42% |
| Entering EBacc | 14% |
| EBacc average point score | 2.84 |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 188 |
| As first preference | 79 |
| As second preference | 57 |
| As third preference | 52 |
| Total Offers Made | 107 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 79 |
| second preference offers | 15 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 241 |
| As first preference | 78 |
| As second preference | 85 |
| As third preference | 78 |
| Total Offers Made | 128 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 78 |
| second preference offers | 17 |
| third preference offers | 3 |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 91.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 93.9% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.9% |
Nearby Schools
Newhall Infant School
(0.07 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Sunnyside, , DE11 0TJ
Newhall Community Junior School
(0.14 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Requires improvement
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Chesterfield Avenue, , DE11 0TR
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Fairfield Crescent, , DE11 0SW