Mercia School
Sheffield, S7 2DY · Sheffield · secondary school
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1st of 29 secondary schools in Sheffield we can score, 30 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 9.9/10 against 897 of them, against 9.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 78.5 · 94 | 30% | 2.82 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 2.09 · 100 | 25% | 2.50 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 66.6 · 96 | 10% | 0.96 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Mercia School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 82.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 68.1, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +2.09 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so they are not simply a reflection of who attends (10.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 9.7 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Outstanding in May 2023.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,070 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils in maintaining the high Progress 8 scores seen in 2023/24? What specific support structures are in place for students aiming for the top grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Mercia School
Overview
Mercia School is described as a "warm and welcoming place" where "positive relationships are at the heart of the school’s approach to education." The report states that the school’s overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all "Outstanding."
Strengths
- Leaders have designed an "ambitious curriculum" that "goes well beyond what is expected in the national curriculum," ensuring pupils build a "deep body of knowledge."
- Pupils’ behaviour is "exemplary," with bullying being "extremely rare" and suspensions "very rare."
- The school provides "expert support" for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), enabling them to make "strong progress."
- Pupils’ wider development is "exceptional," supported by a diverse enrichment programme including sports, orchestra, and chess.
- Staff morale is high, and leaders have prioritised professional development to ensure staff are "expertly trained."
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are "effective," with leaders having "prioritised safeguarding" and staff being "well trained to identify pupils who may be at risk of harm."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 69.4 |
| 2024/25 | 68.1 |
| 2025/26 | 66.6 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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