Esteem South Academy vs Mercia Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Esteem South Academy
Swadlincote
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote
Overview
Phase
All-through
Secondary
Type
Academy alternative provision converter
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
5–16
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
-
Non-selective
Local Authority
Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
25
592
Capacity
26
750
Occupancy
96%
79%
FSM %
80.0%
48.3%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
-
Quality of Education
Good
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jan 2023
Jul 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
38.7
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
29.2%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-