Mercia School

About Mercia School

Mercia School is a free school in Sheffield, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,046 pupils on roll. It is part of MERCIA LEARNING TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023) rated it Outstanding. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 66.6 (2025/26). 23.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 31.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Sheffield →

School Type

Free schools

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,046 / 1,200 (87%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

None

Last Ofsted Inspection

8 February 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S7 2DY

Phone

01145539080

Head Teacher

Joshua Fisher

Website

www.merciaschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Mercia School?

Mercia School is a free school in Sheffield, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Mercia School have?

Mercia School has 1,046 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Mercia School's Ofsted rating?

Mercia School was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection (8 February 2023).

How does Mercia School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Mercia School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 66.6 in 2025/26.

Is Mercia School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Mercia School is part of MERCIA LEARNING TRUST.

Where is Mercia School?

Mercia School is located at Carter Knowle Road, Sheffield, Sheffield, S7 2DY.