Discovery Academy
About Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy in Stoke-on-Trent is a secondary school that serves a community with high levels of disadvantage, reflected in its 65.9% pupil premium rate. The school does not publish a parent-view recommendation percentage, so direct feedback from families is not available in this data. However, the school is significantly oversubscribed, with 1,437 pupils on roll against a stated capacity of 104 — a ratio that suggests strong local demand, though it is worth noting that capacity figures can be complex and may not directly reflect classroom space. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection, an ungraded visit in January 2024, confirmed that it remains Good, a rating it has held since its last graded inspection in July 2018. That graded inspection rated overall effectiveness, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision all as Good. The school is mixed, non-denominational, and caters for pupils aged 11 to 16, with an official sixth form on site.
Key Details
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
31 Jan 2024Latest monitoring visit (31 Jan 2024): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 3 Sept 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
16Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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