Mercia School
URN: 145897 • Sheffield S7 2DY
Overview
- Name
- Mercia School
- URN
- 145897
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joshua Fisher (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01145539080
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield S7 2DY
Summary
Mercia School is a mixed secondary free school located in Sheffield, accommodating 1,046 pupils with a capacity of 1,200. The school prides itself on providing a traditional and academically rigorous education, ensuring that all students, regardless of their background, have access to a culturally rich learning environment. The ethos of the school emphasizes hard work, aspiration, and exceptional behaviour, fostering a calm and orderly atmosphere conducive to learning.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into top universities or valuable alternative pathways. Mercia School is committed to supporting pupils who require additional help, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to succeed. The school encourages close family involvement, with parents and carers expected to actively participate in their child's education and adhere to the school's values.
In September 2023, Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form was established, offering A Level studies to its first cohort of Year 12 students. The school aims to attract both current pupils and new students from across the city, maintaining its focus on academic excellence and personal development.
The curriculum is designed to prepare students for entry into top universities or valuable alternative pathways. Mercia School is committed to supporting pupils who require additional help, ensuring they receive the necessary resources to succeed. The school encourages close family involvement, with parents and carers expected to actively participate in their child's education and adhere to the school's values.
In September 2023, Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form was established, offering A Level studies to its first cohort of Year 12 students. The school aims to attract both current pupils and new students from across the city, maintaining its focus on academic excellence and personal development.
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Nearby alternatives
- Tapton School (78.9)
- King Ecgbert School (76.3)
- Penistone Grammar School (71.4)
- High Storrs School (70.3)
- Notre Dame High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MERCIA LEARNING TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 1046
- Boys
- 496
- Girls
- 550
- FSM %
- 24.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1046 | 496 | 550 | 1200 | 24.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 912 | 439 | 473 | 1200 | 20.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 607 | 296 | 311 | 1200 | 18.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 607 | 296 | 311 | 1200 | 18.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 435 | 212 | 223 | 1200 | 18.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 252 | 120 | 132 | 1200 | 16.70 |
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