Discovery Academy

About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Tameside community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 220 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (105% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

Ofsted has rated Discovery Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Beverley Oldham, it falls under Tameside local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4416th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 18th out of 57 in Tameside.

Discovery Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 32 applications for 19 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 19 were first-preference applications.

For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 3 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.

On-site facilities at Discovery Academy include Playing Fields, Gymnasium, Forest School, Sports Hall, Dining Hall, Art Studios, Music Rooms, Library, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cross Country, Tennis, Gymnastics, Dance and 3 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 34.6%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Tameside, Discovery Academy is one of the options available in the North West region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.

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