What is the Ofsted rating of Mercia Academy?

Mercia Academy has an Ofsted rating of "Requires improvement", based on an inspection in 7 January 2025.

How many pupils does Mercia Academy have?

Mercia Academy has 579 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Mercia Academy?

The headteacher of Mercia Academy is Nick Holmes.

What type of school is Mercia Academy?

Mercia Academy is a Academy sponsor led with a Secondary phase of education.

Which local authority is Mercia Academy in?

Mercia Academy is in the Derbyshire local authority area.

Academy sponsor led Secondary Open

Mercia Academy

📍 Sunnyside, Newhall, South Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL

Ofsted: Requires improvement (7 January 2025)

579

Pupils

41.3%

Free school meals

1 September 2022

Opened

About this school

Mercia Academy is a Academy sponsor led serving secondary age pupils, located in South Derbyshire, Derbyshire. The school has 579 pupils enrolled. It was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 7 January 2025. The Headteacher is Nick Holmes. The school is administered by Derbyshire local authority. It belongs to LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2022.