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January 27, 2025
In January, we were thrilled to welcome our local Member of Parliament Samantha Niblett to Mercia Academy.
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December 19, 2024
On Tuesday 17th December, we were thrilled to host our annual Christmas showcase, the highlight of the year for many of our performing arts students.
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November 28, 2024
At the end of November, 10 female students from Years 9 and 10 enjoyed an unforgettable day at St George’s Park, the official training base of the England national football te…
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October 30, 2024
On Wednesday 23rd October, we held our annual Duke of Edinburgh’s Award ceremony, celebrating the achievements of 12 students who successfully secured their Bronze Award.
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September 24, 2024
Today – 24th September – we were delighted to welcome BBC Radio Derby to the Mercia Academy’s brand-new school building.
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September 06, 2024
We are delighted that our new school building is ready for students to return on the 9th September 2024. The Department for Education have completed all checks and staff have…
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September 06, 2024
Over the summer, contractors and Lionheart Educational Trust colleagues have been working hard to prepare our new school building.
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August 23, 2024
Congratulations to all our students collecting their GCSE results! This year, we are proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our students across a wide range of subj…
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July 09, 2024
This term, Mercia Academy's Duke of Edinburgh participants embarked on a series of exciting expeditions, showcasing their resilience and teamwork.
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July 09, 2024
We are excited to announce that Mercia Academy has become part of the Lionheart Educational Trust. Our Swadlincote-based academy, which educates students aged 11-16, officiall…
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June 28, 2024
On June 27, 2024, Year 9 students from Mercia Academy's Science Department attended the University of Nottingham’s STEM Research Insight Visit - Beyond Earth. The visit aimed…
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June 13, 2024
Mercia Academy Dance Company delivered brilliant performances at the 'Dance in the Forest' event at Rosliston Forestry Centre last night. The students were amazing, their perf…
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May 13, 2024
It's all coming together; our new school is taking shape! It's amazing what can be achieved in a month, thanks to the commitment and skilled work of our school building contra…
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March 20, 2024
There’s nothing like seeing the first building frame constructed to know that Mercia Academy’s temporary new school is on its way!
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