Discovery Academy

A requires improvement academy sponsor led school in Stoke-on-Trent. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Discovery Academy.

Stoke-On-Trent, ST20GA Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

44

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
39.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: -0.65
English & Maths grade 4+ %
46.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 44.7%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
16 April 2024
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Discovery Drive
Bentilee
Stoke-On-Trent, ST20GA
Phone
1782882100
Website
thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136681
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Address
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA
Website
http://www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
1500 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,446
Free School Meals
46.5% (672 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.0% (43 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
88.7%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
35.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
36.3
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.8
English Attainment 8:
7.4
Maths Attainment 8:
7.7
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
9.8
Ebacc English:
90.5%
Ebacc Entry:
10.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
84.7%
Ebacc Languages:
26.7%
Ebacc Maths:
97.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
95.8%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.65
Progress 8 Range:
-0.83 to -0.48

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
241
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,446 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"To put children / students first and at the heart of all thinking"

Pride Respect Commitment

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to The Discovery Academy! I am very proud to be the Principal of the Discovery Academy where every student is supported to achieve their full potential. Our purpose is that we are committed to delivering ambitious, high quality teaching and learning, every lesson, every day, overcoming inequality and allowing every student to achieve success.

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