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Mercia School
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Mercia School
- Secondary
- Sheffield S7 2DY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Pupils build a deep body of knowledge across subjects.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils鈥� behaviour is exemplary.
Qualifications and Training: Staff are expertly trained to perform their roles.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers have strong knowledge of the subjects they teach.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers adapt their teaching exceptionally well if they find gaps in pupils鈥� knowledge.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and pupils are proud to be part of the school community.
Communication: Leaders ensure close work with external agencies for support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are very satisfied, as they appreciate the safe and supportive environment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders have clear systems to monitor attendance and support pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have created an exceptional learning environment.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare, and pupils feel happy and safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Clear evidence of respect and consideration between staff and pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils access a wide range of enrichment activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Structured curriculum ensures academic balance.
Career Counselling Services: School meets the requirements for providing career information.
Managing and Supporting SEND: SEND pupils receive expert support to make strong progress.
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About Us
Mercia School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in South Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 912 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 90% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Free Schools | Free Schools | Free Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 13-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.5 | 8.3 | 16.5 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 90% | 0% | 40% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | 16.70% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 2.24 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 70.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 37.38% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 97% | 52.71% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 100% | 31.69% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 80% | 14.26% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 92% | 20.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.97 | 3.28 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.26% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 180 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 82.26% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.61% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.58% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.9% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.42% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.58% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.95% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 50.45% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.5% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 14.5% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 18.81% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.13 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.03% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 178 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 84.23% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.33% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.83% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 8.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.87% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.53% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.2% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.68% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 44.22% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 26.73% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 12.07% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.78% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.87 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.78% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 153 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 78.78% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.78% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.59% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.56% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.78% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.19% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.85% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 41.32% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 23.34% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.61% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.68 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.04% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 166 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.13% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.43% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.48% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.26% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.35% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.48% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 31st Mar 2025 - 11th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 30th Mar 2025 |
| Summer Term | 12th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Mercia School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1