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Mercia Academy
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote DE11 0TL
Mercia Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 590 boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in May 2022. The present school opened in 2022.
This school is a member of Falcon Education Academies Trust. (Other schools in this trust include King Solomon International Business School, Oulton Academy and Thornaby Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances, Environment and Destinations. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Disadvantaged pupils.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite low.
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average.
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates are quite high and the incidence of persistent absence is roughly average.
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is below average. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Representation: Out of balance. The socio-economic mix is slightly out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.

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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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