Mercer's Wood Academy

About Mercer's Wood Academy

Mercer's Wood Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the West Lindsey community, welcoming children from age 5 to 11. The school has 177 pupils on roll and is well-filled (84% of 210 places).

Ofsted has rated Mercer's Wood Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Coleman, it falls under Lincolnshire local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 27% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — below the national average. Additionally, ranked 13369th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 39th out of 41 in West Lindsey.

Mercer's Wood Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 46 applications for 23 places, making it 2.0x oversubscribed. Of these, 23 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication, Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Mercer's Wood Academy include Gymnasium, Dining Hall, Sensory Room, Forest School, ICT Suite, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rounders, Football, Gymnastics, Tennis and 1 more, as well as clubs including Science Club, Book Club, Gardening, Coding and 2 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 73.4%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in West Lindsey, Mercer's Wood Academy is one of the options available in the East Midlands region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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