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Mercia Academy is a secondary academy in Swadlincote, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Mercia Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.27 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.0, 49% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 35.3%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 13.9%.
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Mercia Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.27, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.0. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
49% of students at Mercia Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Mercia Academy has an overall absence rate of 13.9%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Mercia Academy is 35.3%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
24% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Crime Nearby
135/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
68/mo
50% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.3
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Swadlincote area
1.9
Critical
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Data Score
Computed from 14 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.