Discovery Special Academy

URN: 145877 • Middlesbrough TS5 7YN

Overview

Name
Discovery Special Academy
URN
145877
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
57.5 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jennifer Duncan (since 2025)
Telephone
01642248333
Website
Visit
Address
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough TS5 7YN

Summary

Discovery Special Academy, located in Middlesbrough, serves a mixed population of 171 pupils with special educational needs. As a free special school, it aims to meet the increasing demand for special needs facilities in the Middlesbrough and Redcar and Cleveland areas. The academy is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, where each child's unique needs are recognised and addressed.

The curriculum at Discovery is designed to promote holistic development, focusing on social, emotional, and academic progress. Subjects offered include phonics, reading, writing, maths, science, and various creative arts. The school also emphasises therapies and well-being, ensuring that students receive comprehensive support tailored to their individual requirements.

Community involvement is a key aspect of Discovery Special Academy, with strong partnerships between staff, parents, and local authorities. The school fosters a collaborative atmosphere, where parents feel valued and supported, often describing staff as extensions of their family. This commitment to inclusion and community engagement underpins the academy's ethos and daily operations.

Key details

LA
Middlesbrough
Age range
2 - 16
Boarders
Not applicable
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Capacity
171
Pupils
171
Boys
108
Girls
63
FSM %
66.70
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-01-19
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Cleveland

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 171 108 63 171 66.70
2024-09-11 149 96 53 122 59.10
2023-09-11 79 52 27 122 59.50
2022-09-11 79 52 27 122 59.50
2021-09-11 60 40 20 84 63.30
2020-09-11 45 28 17 84 57.80

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