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Discovery Academy

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Discovery Academy

Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SS

Academy special sponsor led · Ages 9–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jul 2018

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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10.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
N/A
Writing
N/A
Maths
N/A
RWM Combined
N/A

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
10.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
5.6%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

10.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/2412.446.4
2024/2510.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24-1.500.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.96
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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Nearby secondary schools

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St Thomas More Catholic School and Sixth Form College
0.93 km away · Academy converter
Good
King Edward VI College
1.58 km away · Academy 16-19 converter
Nuneaton Academy
1.68 km away · Academy sponsor led
Inadequate
Etone College
1.79 km away · Academy converter
Good
ALP Nuneaton
1.96 km away · Other independent special school

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About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is a secondary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2018 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.3. The school has around 102 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SS | More schools in Warwickshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jan 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jul 2018 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Academy

What is Discovery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Discovery Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2018 inspection.
What are Discovery Academy's latest exam results?
Discovery Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 10.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Discovery Academy located?
Discovery Academy is a secondary school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire (CV11 5SS).
How many pupils attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has around 102 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Discovery Academy with other schools?
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