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Discovery Primary Academy

Mountsteven Avenue, Walton, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE4 6HX, Peterborough


LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
44.1 / 100
Bottom 44%
Better than 44% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
456
Capacity
600
Ages
411
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary

With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 63% of students achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 56% nationally. However, only 5% of pupils reached a higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students further. Overall, the school is better than 44% of others based on its LocaleIQ score, suggesting a decent level of satisfaction among parents and the community.

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Ofsted inspection
Last inspected: 22 February 2023
Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published
MetricValuevs UK
Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%.63%Bottom 44% UK
Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%.5%Bottom 38% UK
Pupil Ethnicity
White British41.4%
White Other24.3%
Asian Pakistani7.0%
Other4.8%
Black African4.4%
Mixed Other4.2%
Mixed W+Asian2.9%
Gypsy/Roma2.9%
Asian Indian2.9%
Mixed W+B African1.5%
Asian Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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52.60470, -0.26612 · PE4 6HX

School details
Local authorityPeterborough
RegionEast of England
URN145787
School typeAcademy converter

Frequently asked questions
What is Discovery Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?

Discovery Primary Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 February 2023.

Is Discovery Primary Academy a good school?

Discovery Primary Academy scores 44.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 44% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.

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