Mercia Academy
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL
Year 7 - Year 11 (ages 11-16)
SecondaryAcademy sponsor ledMixed
About the school
“We are committed to achieving high standards in every area of the school from our vibrant and creative curriculum, which provides a combination of challenging and imaginative learning experiences, to a wide range of stimulating extra-curricular activities and excellent pastoral care.”
Established school - open since before 2022.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 16 September 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 579
- Multi-academy trust
- LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- Phone
- 01283216404
- Website
- www.merciaacademy.org.uk