What did Ofsted judge Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy has 211 pupils on roll.

What ages does Discovery Academy take?

Discovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.

Where is Discovery Academy located?

Discovery Academy is located in Hyde, SK14 3LE, Tameside.

How do I apply to Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into Discovery Academy?

On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Discovery Academy was 0.345 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at Discovery Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Discovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Discovery Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?: Discovery Academy has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Discovery Academy take?: Discovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Discovery Academy located?: Discovery Academy is located in Hyde, SK14 3LE, Tameside.
How do I apply to Discovery Academy?: Discovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Discovery Academy?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Discovery Academy was 0.345 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Discovery Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Discovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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Discovery Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness to be?: Ofsted judged Discovery Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in June 2019 (last graded inspection), and an ungraded inspection in July 2024 confirmed it, on Ofsted's own scale.
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?: Discovery Academy has 211 pupils on roll.
What ages does Discovery Academy take?: Discovery Academy admits pupils aged 3 to 11.
Where is Discovery Academy located?: Discovery Academy is located in Hyde, SK14 3LE, Tameside.
How do I apply to Discovery Academy?: Discovery Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.
How close do you need to live to get into Discovery Academy?: On offer day for 2023-24 (Reception), the furthest place offered at Discovery Academy was 0.345 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.
What is the largest ethnic background at Discovery Academy?: According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 82.5% of pupils at Discovery Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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