Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School vs Mercia Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–7
155 students
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
592 students
| Measure | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Swadlincote, East Midlands | Mercia Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1441 of 1,516 | #315 of 329 |
| National rank | #15066 of 15,697 | #3873 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–7 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 155 | 592 |
| Pupils on roll | 155 | 592 |
| Free school meals | 46.5% | 48.3% |
| Capacity filled | 86.1% | 78.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 32.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 23.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 36.6% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.64 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.elmsleighinfantschool.co.uk/ | www.merciaacademy.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Mercia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (13.1 vs 11.8).
- •Mercia Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 155.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School better than Mercia Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mercia Academy ranks higher (13.1 vs 11.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Mercia Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School: 155. Mercia Academy: 592. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School and Mercia Academy rank in East Midlands?
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School is 1441st of 1,516 and Mercia Academy is 315th of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).