Discovery Academy
URN: 149087 • Sheffield S2 3QF
Overview
- Name
- Discovery Academy
- URN
- 149087
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Luci Windle (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01144798000
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Park Grange Road, Sheffield S2 3QF
Summary
Discovery Academy is a free special school located in Sheffield, specifically designed for students aged 7 to 16 with a diagnosis of Autism. Opened in September 2022, the academy operates under the Nexus Multi Academy Trust, which has a strong track record in supporting special education across South Yorkshire. The school currently accommodates 108 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 80, with a significant portion (57.40%) eligible for free school meals.
The academy's ethos centres on kindness, care, and self-belief, fostering an immersive learning environment tailored to each student's needs. Discovery Academy employs a play-based, challenge-oriented approach to learning, ensuring that students feel safe and engaged. The curriculum is designed to promote self-discovery and personal growth, with a focus on building relationships and self-worth.
Discovery Academy values the partnership with families, aiming to be a supportive community for students and their parents. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring that each child receives personalized support to help them thrive and prepare for their future.
The academy's ethos centres on kindness, care, and self-belief, fostering an immersive learning environment tailored to each student's needs. Discovery Academy employs a play-based, challenge-oriented approach to learning, ensuring that students feel safe and engaged. The curriculum is designed to promote self-discovery and personal growth, with a focus on building relationships and self-worth.
Discovery Academy values the partnership with families, aiming to be a supportive community for students and their parents. The school encourages open communication and collaboration, ensuring that each child receives personalized support to help them thrive and prepare for their future.
Useful links
- Governance - Academy Council (governance)
- Our Sensory Offer (sen)
- Events Calendar (calendar)
- The School Day Click here to view (download)
- Contact List Click here to view (download)
- Understanding Autism (download)
- Key Dates 2024-25 Click here to view (download)
- Policies (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Becton School (73.4)
- The Rowan School (64.9)
- Landmarks (60.2)
- University of Sheffield (60.2)
- Freeman College (58.7)
Key details
- LA
- Sheffield
- Age range
- 7 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 80
- Pupils
- 108
- Boys
- 77
- Girls
- 31
- FSM %
- 57.40
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 108 | 77 | 31 | 80 | 57.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 97 | 70 | 27 | 80 | 54.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 80 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 80 |
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