The short version
Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
- 67% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools special
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 171
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 66.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- Trust
- TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
- Head
- Miss Jennifer Duncan
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Discovery Special Academy a selective school?
No. Discovery Special Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Discovery Special Academy's Ofsted rating?
Discovery Special Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Discovery Special Academy?
Discovery Special Academy currently has 171 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Discovery Special Academy take?
Discovery Special Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Discovery Special Academy?
Discovery Special Academy is in Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN, in the Middlesbrough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Discovery Special Academy have a sixth form?
No, Discovery Special Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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