Mercia Academy
Academy sponsor led
Swadlincote, DE11 0TL
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 8% in England
4 of 4 in South Derbyshire
Pupils
592
First preferences per place
0.83
2026/27
Absence
13.1%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.6 | 38.0 | 32.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 25% | 27% | 23% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 3.4 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.4 | 3.8 | 3.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 9% | 17% | 23% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.45 | -0.27 | — |
37% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- The Pingle Academy · 0.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 35% in England
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy · 1.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Paulet High School · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Granville Academy · 1.8 mi · Not judged · Top 46% in England
- Abbot Beyne School · 2.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
- Paget High School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
The neighbourhood
Mercia Academy is in Swadlincote West (typical home £218,500, crime high).
What is Mercia Academy's Ofsted rating?
Mercia Academy is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Mercia Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Mercia Academy is in the bottom 8% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.