The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 60% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
60%
-2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 24 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 220
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 34.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Tameside
- Trust
- VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Beverley Oldham (Executive Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 3LE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Primary · 758m away
Pinfold Primary School
Primary · 956m away
Arundale Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Godley Community Primary Academy
Primary · 1.5km away
Hawthorns School
Academy · 1.6km away
Endeavour Primary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Broadbottom Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE (VC) Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Discovery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Discovery Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in July 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy currently has 220 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Discovery Academy take?
Discovery Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy is in Hyde, SK14 3LE, in the Tameside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Discovery Academy have a sixth form?
No, Discovery Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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