Mercia School

28/09/2026

Celebrating success

A huge well done to Freddie who recently qualified for six events in the upcoming Yorkshire County Swimming Championships in October, representing the City of Sheffield Swimming Squad.

If you have news about your child’s achievements outside of school, you can submit it here: https://mercia.school/parents/celebrating-success/

28/09/2026

Celebrating Success

A huge well done to Oliver, who completed the Sheffield 10K in a brilliant time of 50 minutes and 28 seconds.

This was Oliver’s first ever road race outside of parkrun. He hopes to take part in many more races in the future, including events over even longer distances.

This achievement is the result of a health and fitness journey that Oliver started at the beginning of 2026.

Oliver said he credits the teachers at Mercia School for showing what can be achieved through perseverance, consistency and dedication.

A brilliant achievement. Well done, Oliver!

If you have news about your child’s achievements outside of school, you can submit it here: https://mercia.school/parents/celebrating-success/

28/09/2026

Celebrating Success

A huge well done to Alia for her excellent achievement at the Silver Junior Squash Gloucestershire Championship.

Alia won three of her five matches and finished fifth overall in the tournament.

A brilliant achievement and a great reward for her hard work and dedication to squash. We are delighted to celebrate her success and look forward to hearing about her future competitions.

If you have news about your child’s achievements outside of school, you can submit it here: https://mercia.school/parents/celebrating-success/

23/09/2026

Artwork highlight of the day!

Mercia School pupil Katie’s piece captures the feeling of colour reaching its fullest expression. The rich brush background and vibrant oil pastel fruits invite the viewer to experience energy, warmth, and the beauty of nature through colour.

This artwork is part of a collection of 20 pieces to be displayed at this year's Young Creatives exhibition.

The exhibition will open from 10 to 11 October, 10am to 4pm, at The Gage Gallery, KIAC studio, Kelham Island Arts Collective, raising money for Sheffield Children's Hospital Charity.

Visitors can bid on all the artworks through our online auction.

23/09/2026

22/09/2026

Miss Kennedy, Head of School of Law and a solicitor herself, was delighted to welcome a panel of legal experts to speak to Year 12 and Year 13 scholars as well as Year 11 pupils.

The guest speaker panel brought together legal professionals from across the sector, including judges, solicitors, barristers and paralegals, with HHJ Afzal CBE, Designated Family Judge of South Yorkshire, among those taking part.

Miss Kennedy said: “His Honour Judge Afzal and the entire panel provided scholars and pupils with a multifaceted understanding of the roles and responsibilities within our legal system.

“We are grateful to all the legal experts who gave up their time to be part of the panel and share their sage advice.”

22/09/2026

Join us for a Year 6 Open Morning at Mercia School on Saturday 26 September from 10am-12pm.

Discover an exceptional education built on academic excellence, high expectations and outstanding opportunities for every pupil.

You will be able to see the school in action, meet our staff and pupils, and find out more about life at one of the country's highest-performing schools.

Register your attendance here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mercia-school-y6-open-morning-tickets-1993914632340

22/09/2026

Join Our Team: Lead Cleaner - Mercia School

Mercia School is seeking a highly motivated and flexible lead cleaner to lead our cleaning team and help maintain the exceptional standards of our school.

This is a key role within the site team, responsible for supporting the day-to-day management of the cleaning team, helping maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and contributing to the continued success of one of Sheffield's highest-performing schools.

✅ Grade 3 (£26,428 to £26,847 FTE)
✅ Actual salary: £17,856 to £18,139
✅ Permanent
✅ 25 hours per week, 52 weeks per year
✅ Start date: As soon as possible
✅ Closing date: Wednesday 7 October

At Mercia Learning Trust, we are committed to kindness, integrity and diligence. We exist to empower everyone in our communities, especially the most disadvantaged, to succeed.

Find out more and apply: https://www.eteach.com/careers/merciaschool/job/lead-cleaner-1575392

19/09/2026

Looking for a sixth form that combines academic excellence with exceptional opportunities?

Join us at our Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form Open Morning to find out more about our outstanding results, ambitious curriculum and the support that helps scholars thrive.

🗓 Saturday 17 October 10am-12pm

Meet staff and scholars, tour the facilities and discover what makes Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form such a successful place to study.

Book your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mercia-collegiate-sixth-form-open-morning-tickets-1993950195711

18/09/2026

Mercia Collegiate Sixth Form scholars, Evan and Max, were highly commended for their super-curricular essays submitted for Gonville & Caius' 'Caius Explore' programme.

Evan wrote a response to 'Do we have free will?'. The director of studies commented that his submission was a "clearly written and coherent essay which undertakes a balanced and comprehensive consideration of the major positions on this issue."

Max’s essay on AI in Medicine was described as "an entertaining, confidently written account that tackles the question head-on.”

A huge well done to both scholars.