Mercia Academy Catchment Area
Mercia Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 579 pupils, and a capacity of 750 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–16
Age range
579
Pupils
750
Capacity
77%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Mercia Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Mercia Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Derbyshire catchment area documents →Mercia Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 41.3% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149380
Other Secondary Schools in Swadlincote
If Mercia Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Mercia Academy
Is Mercia Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Mercia Academy has a capacity of 750 places and currently has 579 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Derbyshire.
What is the admissions policy for Mercia Academy? ▾
Admission to Mercia Academy is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Mercia Academy cover? ▾
Mercia Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Mercia Academy? ▾
Mercia Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.