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Welcome to The Mercia Academy

We are committed to excellence in every area of the school from our vibrant and creative curriculum, which provides a combination of challenging and imaginative learning experiences, to a wide range of stimulating extra-curricular activities and excellent pastoral care.

Message from the Principal

Admissions

We are delighted to welcome prospective students and their parents/carers to Mercia Academy, and we look forward to establishing strong and positive relationships with you.

Our aim is for our students to learn without limits by thinking independently, behaving responsibly and continuing to learn successfully.

Our Aims

We are excited about the prospect of seeing young people develop during their time at Mercia Academy and we will work alongside parents and carers to achieve this.

Deciding where to send your child to study can often be difficult. However, we believe that Mercia Academy offers the very best opportunity for academic success and the holistic journey from Year 7 to 11.

Latest News

Students Shine on PSV Eindhoven Football Tour

May 26, 2025

Set against the backdrop of one of Europe’s most respected football academies, the tour gave our students a rare chance to train like professionals. Across three high-intensity sessions, PSV’s academy coaches put the players through their paces, challenging them physically, tactically and mentally. Our students impressed with their energy, focus and willingness to learn – a real credit to themselves and the Academy. The tour wasn’t just about training. Our teams also faced off against strong loc…

Mercia mathematicians make their mark

May 20, 2025

This national competition is designed to stretch students’ thinking, testing them on a wide range of mathematical concepts including algebra, geometry and probability - skills that will benefit them in both exams and future studies. This year, 60 of our students took part. Of those, 11 earned bronze certificates, three secured silver and one outstanding student struck gold. All participants received a certificate of participation, recognising their effort and enthusiasm. Our gold student - Sebas…

Mercia celebrates Inclusion Quality Mark Flagship Status

April 30, 2025

This national award is only given to a small number of schools across the UK – approximately 100 – and we are honoured to be one of them. It follows three years of us working with IQM, in which time we also earned Centre of Excellence status – one of only approximately 240 schools nationally – and have worked hard to build and share best practices in inclusion. How did we achieve this award? To receive the award, we worked closely with the IQM team, setting three key targets a…

Mercia feature on local radio

March 12, 2025

The duo, gave listeners a fascinating insight into the history of the school and spoke at length about the exciting plans for a new permanent building. They also praised staff and students, championing their attitude, work ethic and resilience. You can listen to the full segment below:

Debate Club Tackles Global Environmental Issues

March 03, 2025

Recently, we asked the question ‘Is our environment taken seriously enough?’ The lively discussion did not disappoint, with students offering insightful contributions that spanned the globe. The debate kicked off with a deep dive into deforestation in the Amazon, examining the pros and cons of growing bamboo, and tackling worldwide pollution. Innovative ideas for disposing of global waste were also put forward, showcasing the students' creativity and concern for the planet. Bringing the discussi…

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