Mercia Academy vs Newhall Junior School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote
Newhall Junior School
Swadlincote
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–16
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Derbyshire
Derbyshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
592
284
Capacity
750
356
Occupancy
79%
80%
FSM %
48.3%
52.1%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
-
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
-
Personal Development
Good
-
Leadership & Management
Good
-
Last Inspected
Jul 2025
-
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
38.7
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
29.2%
-
KS2 Reading
-
66%
KS2 Maths
-
53%
KS2 Writing
-
53%