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Discovery Academy

Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
1,437
Ages
11-16
FSM
48.6%
Attainment 8
37.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
37.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
9.5%
Basics 9-5
27.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
23.5%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc 9-5
4.2%
EBacc 9-4
8.7%
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About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.4. The school has around 1,437 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Discovery Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2024 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2019 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Discovery Academy

What is Discovery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Discovery Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Discovery Academy's latest exam results?
Discovery Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 37.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Discovery Academy located?
Discovery Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent (ST2 0GA).
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has around 1,437 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Discovery Academy with other schools?
View Discovery Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Stoke-on-Trent.