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Discovery Academy
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, Warwickshire, CV11 5SS, Warwickshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
33.6 / 100
Bottom 34%
Better than 34% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
102
Capacity
104
Ages
9–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school offers a supportive environment for students aged 9-19, though it faces challenges in academic performance, particularly in GCSE results where only 6% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's Attainment 8 score of 10.3 indicates room for improvement, as it ranks better than 34% of schools, suggesting some strengths in comparison to peers. Parents should consider these factors alongside the school's smaller size of 102 pupils, which may foster a more personalized educational experience.
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Last inspected: 3 July 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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. | 10.3 | No UK data |
| 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%. | 6% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 6% | No UK data |
| 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British93.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.9%
Asian Indian1.0%
Black African1.0%
Location
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52.52519, -1.48450 · CV11 5SS
School details
Local authorityWarwickshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN140654
School typeAcademy special sponsor led
Websitewww.thediscoveryacademy.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is Discovery Academy rated by Ofsted?
Discovery Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 July 2018.
Is Discovery Academy a good school?
Discovery Academy scores 33.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 34% 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 10.3. 6% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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