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Discovery Academy
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 0GA, Stoke-on-Trent
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
13.3 / 100
Bottom 13%
Better than 13% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,437
Capacity
1,500
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
96%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 37.4, this secondary school ranks in the top 89% nationally, indicating a solid performance in exams. However, only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's relatively low LocaleIQ score, which suggests it performs better than only 13% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 37.4 | Bottom 11% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 53% | Bottom 18% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 28% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.6%
Black African4.5%
White Other3.9%
Mixed W+B African1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
Other1.1%
Black Other0.9%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Pakistani0.8%
Asian Other0.7%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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53.00691, -2.11666 · ST2 0GA
School details
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
RegionWest Midlands
URN136681
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Discovery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Discovery Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2024.
Is Discovery Academy a good school?
Discovery Academy scores 13.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Discovery Academy in GCSEs?
Discovery Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 37.4. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
What are the best schools near ST2 0GA?
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