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Mercia School
Outstandinggraded 08/02/2023Ages 11–181,046 pupilsFaithNone
Mercia School is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sheffield. The school has around 1,046 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 08/02/2023, Mercia School was judged Outstanding. Recent GCSE results show above-average progress (a Progress 8 score of +2.1), an average Attainment 8 score of 69.4 and 85% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sheffield can view Mercia School's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionOutstanding
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding
Last inspected 08/02/2023. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points5 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Value added
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Above average
Attainment 868.1
England avg 45.1 · was 69.4 in 2023/24
Progress 8+2.1
Grade 5+ English & maths83%
England avg 45% · was 86% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths94%
England avg 65% · was 96% in 2023/24
EBacc entry100%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score6.69
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Sixth form — A-levelBelow average
A-level grade (point score)B+
APS per entry 42.1
A-level grade (best 3)B+
APS best 3: 42.0
AAB or better38%
Retention100%
Value added-0.24
Below average · 95% CI -0.4 to -0.1
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Pupil intake23.2%
Free school meals23.2%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language31.8%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled87%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing96.7%
Attendance96.7%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher13.7
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence7.4%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
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