Merrill Academy

Merrill Academy

Motto	Brave & Faithful
Type	Academy
Headteacher	Andy Scott, Paul Sharp, Michael Davie
Location	Brackens Lane, Alvaston Derby Derbyshire DE24 0AN England Coordinates: 52°53′20″N 1°26′38″W / 52.889°N 1.444°W / 52.889; -1.444
DfE number	831/4001
DfE URN	139051 Tables
Ofsted	Reports Pre-academy reports
Students	1000+
Gender	Co-educational
Ages	11–19
Website	School Website

Merrill Academy is a secondary school with sixth form for students 11–19 years of age, located in Alvaston, Derby, England. In September 2006, the school opened a new building which was PFI funded and cost approximately £15m to build.

The Derby College Group

Derby College has been a partner of Merrill since September 2010, and in January 2013 became the Academy sponsor. Sophie The focus for the Academy is characterised by an ethos which values education, high achievements and success.^[1]

Curriculum

Merrill Academy provides education for pupils in ages 11–19 years.^[2]

Vocational Courses Include

• Vocational,
• Child Care - Learning and Development,
• Countryside and Environmental Studies,
• Public Services,
• Health and Social Care.

Admissions Policy

The Academy is part of the Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme for Derby City which requires all parents to complete a preference form. In doing so, Merrill Academy must be listed as one of your preferences on the Local Authority form.

School Clubs

Merrill Academy offer a range of clubs and trips for young students these include Science Club, ICT Club, Choir, Film Club, Reading Club, There are also a variety of sport based clubs where all students are welcome and games and coaching take place. These include: Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football and others.

School Publications

The Merrill Academy student newspaper is called Buzz, it provides students with a round-up of news and events, it is published online 4 times a year. Staff and parents also receive a newsletter called In Touch

Head Boy & Head Girl 2014-2015

Haider Ali (11A)

- Merrill Academy Head Boy ^[3]

Danni Garton (11A)

- Merrill Academy Head Girl ^[4]

Events

2005 was when the preparations for the new building on Bracken's lane was released to the public. September 2006 was the date for the new building open for the students. 2016 will be the 10th anniversary of the Brackens Lane site being open.

Former pupils & Alumni

• Steve Doyle is now a Performance Analyst for Derby County Football Academy
• Hayley Repton a Police Officer working in Derby Constabulary
• Rebecca Lombard-Thompson sports star
• Tom Nicholas Business Lecturer at Derby College

References

External links

• School and College (Post-16) Achievement and Attainment Tables 2006