Located in Sheffield, Mercia School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Mercia School currently has around 1046 pupils on roll, which is about 87% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 47.4% boys and 52.6% girls. Around 24.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 7.4%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 34.8%. white british pupils make up about 33.1%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, S7 2DY |
| Website: | www.merciaschool.com |
| Telephone: | 01145539080 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Sheffield |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Headteacher Joshua Fisher |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 145897 |
Ofsted inspection date: 08/02/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1046 |
| Number of Boys: | 496 |
| Number of Girls: | 550 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.3% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 7.4% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 34.80% | 364 |
| White British | 33.10% | 346 |
| Other Asian | 5.10% | 53 |
| White and Asian | 4.60% | 48 |
| African | 3.40% | 36 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 35 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 35 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.90% | 30 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.70% | 18 |
| Indian | 1.50% | 16 |
| Other Black | 1.40% | 15 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 14 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 13 |
| Unclassified | 1.00% | 10 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 6 |
| Caribbean | 0.60% | 6 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Street Nursery School Denby Street , S2 4QH | - not rated | 2,898 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Broomhall Nursery School 4 Broomhall Road , S10 2DN | 4out of 4 | 2,955 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter Knowle Junior School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 3out of 4 | 368 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holt House Infant School Bannerdale Road , S7 2EW | 3out of 4 | 403 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Millhouses Lane , S7 2HE | 3out of 4 | 764 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School Millhouses Lane , S7 2HE | - not rated | 764 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Dobcroft Infant School Pingle Road , S7 2LN | - not rated | 1,021 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greystones Middle School Greystones Road , S11 7GL | - not rated | 1,706 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercia School Carter Knowle Road , S7 2DY | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Free schools | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbeydale Grange School Hastings Road , S7 2GU | - not rated | 414 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | 3out of 4 | 2,046 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| High Storrs School High Storrs Road , S11 7LH | - not rated | 2,046 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Silverdale School Bents Crescent , S11 9QH | 3out of 4 | 2,505 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Button Hill , Ecclesall S11 9HJ | - not rated | 932 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Merlin Kindergarten 2 Meadowbank Road , Nether Edge S11 9AH | - not rated | 1,354 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shirle Hill Hospital School 6 Cherry Tree Road , S11 9AA | - not rated | 1,588 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Primary Inclusion Centre 2 Clifford Rd , S11 9AQ | - not rated | 1,641 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenwood Academy 9 Moncrieffe Road , Nether Edge S7 1HQ | - not rated | 1,645 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.