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Discovery Special Academy
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN, Middlesbrough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
48.8 / 100
Bottom 49%
Better than 49% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
171
Capacity
181
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this academy serves students aged 2-16 and demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education. However, it currently shows no pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, indicating a significant area for improvement. The school is better than 49% of others in the area according to its LocaleIQ score, suggesting some strengths in its overall performance.
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Last inspected: 18 January 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs 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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British69.6%
Mixed Other5.8%
Asian Other4.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.1%
Asian Pakistani3.5%
White Other2.3%
Other2.3%
Black African1.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.2%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.6%
Black Other0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
Location
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54.53453, -1.23699 · TS5 7YN
School details
Local authorityMiddlesbrough
RegionNorth East
URN145877
School typeFree schools special
Frequently asked questions
What is Discovery Special Academy rated by Ofsted?
Discovery Special Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 January 2023.
Is Discovery Special Academy a good school?
Discovery Special Academy scores 48.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 49% 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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