Mercia School
Free schools · Sixth form
Sheffield, S7 2DY
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 4% in England
1 of 26 in Sheffield
Pupils
1,070
First preferences per place
1.98
2026/27
Absence
4.1%
2024/25
A level average
B+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 70.1 | 69.4 | 68.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 90% | 86% | 83% | |
| Average English grade | 7.2 | 7.2 | 7.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 6.8 | 6.6 | 6.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 88% | 86% | 85% | |
| Progress 8 | 2.24 | 2.09 | — |
94% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- High Storrs School · 1.2 mi · No rating · Top 7% in England
- Silverdale School · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 11% in England
- Newfield Secondary School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 44% in England
- King Edward VII School · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 29% in England
- Notre Dame High School · 1.7 mi · Good · Top 16% in England
- Tapton School & Sixth Form · 2.0 mi · Not judged · Top 11% in England
Best secondary schools in Sheffield · Best secondary schools in South Yorkshire
The neighbourhood
Mercia School is in Nether Edge (typical home £300,000, crime average).
What is Mercia School's Ofsted rating?
Mercia School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Mercia School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Mercia School is in the top 4% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.