Merrill Academy

Merrill Academy
Motto Brave & Faithful
Type Academy
Location Brackens Lane, Alvaston
Derby
Derbyshire
DE24 0AN
England
52°53′20″N 1°26′38″W / 52.889°N 1.444°W / 52.889; -1.444Coordinates: 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 800 (approx)
Gender Co-educational
Ages 11–19
Houses Brunel, Nightingale, Shackleton, Windsor
Colours Red, Yellow, Green, Blue
Academy Head Marcus Shepherd
Website Academy Website

Merrill Academy is a secondary school with a sixth form for students 11–19 years of age, in Alvaston, Derby, England. In 2005 preparations for the new building on Bracken's lane were released to the public. In September 2006, the school opened a new building which was PFI funded and cost approximately £15m to build. The academy has been sponsored by Derby College since January 2013.[1]

Senior Leadership Team

Core SLT

Extended SLT

Curriculum

Merrill Academy provides education for pupils in ages 11–19 years.[3]

Art and Design, Food Technology,Resistant Materials, Design Technology
Business Studies,English Literature, English Language, French,
Geography,History, ICT, Maths,
Philosophy,Religious Education,Physical Education (PE), Media Studies
Science Chemistry Biology Physics

Vocational courses include child care - Learning and Development, countryside and environmental studies, public services, and health and social care.

The curriculum is managed by Mr Pearce-Brindley (Senior Assistant Head - Academic).

Enrichment

This year all of our students undertake an enrichment activity on a Wednesday afternoon. These enrichments include, cooking, angling, drama, legal mooting club, Gaelic football, swimming, theatre production, Sports Leader Qualification, Academy Newspaper, Mosaic Making and Duke of Edinburgh.

The main purpose of offering these enrichments is to enable students to develop attributes such as leadership, communication, innovation, confidence and qualifications which will increase their chances of success in the workplace.

Students have the opportunity to be part of three enrichments throughout the academic year giving them the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of areas.

VI form students act as assistants to enrichment activity giving them opportunity to develop their work experience, in addition to the external work experience commitments they have made.

Extracurricular activities

Merrill Academy offer a range of clubs and trips for young students, including Science Club, ICT Club, Choir, Film Club, and Reading Club. Sports clubs include badminton, basketball, cricket, football and others.

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.

Notable alumni

References

  1. ↑ http://www.thisisderbyshire.co.uk/Merrill-College-given-academy-ahead/story-17014592-detail/story.html
  2. ↑ http://www.merrillacademy.derby.sch.uk/about-us/senior-leadership-team
  3. ↑ http://www.merrillacademy.derby.sch.uk/index.php/curriculum/curriculum-areas
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