Mercia Academy vs Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Swadlincote
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Foundation school
Age Range
11–16
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
None
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
592
207
Capacity
750
210
Occupancy
79%
99%
FSM %
48.3%
36.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Good
Personal Development
Good
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Good
Last Inspected
Jul 2025
Dec 2024
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
29.2%
-
KS2 Reading
-
74%
KS2 Maths
-
81%
KS2 Writing
-
77%