Discovery Primary Academy

A good academy converter school in Peterborough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Discovery Primary Academy.

Peterborough, PE46HX Ofsted: Good Age 4-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

43

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
39.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 46.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
22 February 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
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
Mountsteven Avenue
Walton
Peterborough, PE46HX

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
145787
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, PE4 6HX
Age range
4-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FOUR CS MAT
Capacity
600 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
503
Free School Meals
38.8% (195 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
5.2% (26 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.6%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
46.0%
Reading Score:
101.0
Maths Score:
101.0
Grammar Score:
101.0

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 101.0 101.0
2023 102.0 103.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
21 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
63
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
503 pupils
4-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-1.5 per year)

Down -1.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspiration Confidence Determination Kindness Responsibility

Discover Primary Academy promotes fundamental British values and actively promotes tolerance and respect for people of all faiths (or none), cultures and lifestyles as part of its British Values and wider curriculum.

Head Teacher's Message

At Discovery Primary Academy we are committed to the academic, personal, social and emotional development for all pupils. We strive to nurture children in an engaging environment where successful and inspiring teaching, enthusiastic learning, tolerance and mutual respect are valued above all else. The curriculum is broad and balanced to support self-discipline, motivation and self-esteem, aiming to develop confident, responsible, independent citizens and strong citizenship now and in the future.

Facilities

Swimming pool (pop-up)

Admissions Criteria

Discovery Primary Academy handles in-year admissions (Years 1–6) with the Admissions Policy and has a Published Admissions Number (PAN) of 90 pupils per year group. From September 2023 the PAN was reduced to 60 and, from September 2024, the academy will cap Year 1, Year 2, Year 3 and Year 4 at 60. Reception admissions are processed via the Peterborough Local Authority. In-year applications are processed weekly, with documents required (proof of age, proof of address, and proof of residence with parents). Offers are made after Admissions Committee approval, and appeals can be made via the LA. For further details see the admissions section and linked documents on the site.

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