Discovery Academy
URN: 136681 • Stoke-on-Trent ST2 0GA
Overview
- Name
- Discovery Academy
- URN
- 136681
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 44.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Jayne Schofield (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01782882100
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Discovery Drive, Stoke-on-Trent ST2 0GA
Summary
Discovery Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Stoke-on-Trent, operating under the Alpha Academies Trust. With a current enrolment of 1,437 students, the academy has a capacity of 1,500 pupils. The school aims to provide a supportive and inclusive environment, with a significant percentage (48.60%) of students eligible for free school meals, reflecting its commitment to serving the local community.
The curriculum at Discovery Academy is designed to foster academic achievement while also promoting personal development. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills.
In addition to its educational offerings, Discovery Academy actively engages with the community through events such as the Summer Fayre, which fosters a sense of belonging and partnership among students, families, and local residents. The academy's ethos centres on collaboration and support, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/.
The curriculum at Discovery Academy is designed to foster academic achievement while also promoting personal development. The school focuses on delivering a well-rounded education that prepares students for future challenges, encouraging both academic excellence and the development of essential life skills.
In addition to its educational offerings, Discovery Academy actively engages with the community through events such as the Summer Fayre, which fosters a sense of belonging and partnership among students, families, and local residents. The academy's ethos centres on collaboration and support, ensuring that every student has the opportunity to thrive. For more information, parents can visit the school's website at http://www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/.
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Nearby alternatives
- St Joseph's College (74.5)
- Painsley Catholic College (70.2)
- Endon High School (64.8)
- Alsager School (64.4)
- Painsley Catholic College (64.2)
Key details
- LA
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 1500
- Pupils
- 1437
- Boys
- 748
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 48.60
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-04-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1437 | 748 | 689 | 1500 | 48.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1446 | 735 | 711 | 1500 | 44.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1330 | 665 | 665 | 1500 | 40.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1330 | 665 | 665 | 1500 | 40.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1267 | 631 | 636 | 1200 | 34.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1202 | 601 | 601 | 1200 | 31.70 |
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