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