Mercia Academy vs St Edward's Catholic 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.
Mercia Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
592 students
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
248 students
| Measure | Mercia Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands | St Edward's Catholic Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 13 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #315 of 329 | #1190 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #3873 of 4,090 | #12623 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 592 | 248 |
| Pupils on roll | 592 | 248 |
| Free school meals | 48.3% | 23.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.9% | 105.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 45% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 6% |
| 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.merciaacademy.org.uk | www.stedwardsswadlincote.srscmat.co.uk |
The verdict
- •St Edward's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.0 vs 13.1).
- •Mercia Academy is the larger school with 592 students compared with 248.
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 Mercia Academy better than St Edward's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Edward's Catholic Academy ranks higher (28.0 vs 13.1 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 Mercia Academy and St Edward's Catholic Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mercia Academy: 592. St Edward's Catholic Academy: 248. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mercia Academy and St Edward's Catholic Academy rank in East Midlands?
Mercia Academy is 315th of 329 and St Edward's Catholic Academy is 1190th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).