The short version
At capacity.
- The school is at capacity (135% full)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 7–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 108
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 57.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Luci Windle
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWillow Park School
Academy · Very close
Heritage Park School
Special school · Very close
East Hill Primary School
Special school · Very close
East Hill Secondary School
Special school · Very close
All Saints' Catholic High School
Secondary · 373m away
Seven Hills School
Special school · 393m away
The Sheffield College
16 plus · 485m away
Norfolk Community Primary School
Primary · 793m away
Questions parents ask
Is Discovery Academy a selective school?
No. Discovery Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy currently has 108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Discovery Academy take?
Discovery Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
Where is Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy is in Sheffield, S2 3QF, in the Sheffield 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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