Compare Archway Academy and Beverley School and Discovery Special Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Archway Academy (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough; Beverley School (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough; Discovery Special Academy (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Archway Academy, Beverley School and Discovery Special Academy. They are not applicable phase and academy alternative provision converter, community special school and free schools special type located around Middlesbrough, Cleveland. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Archway Academy), published Oct 2013. The most recent inspection on record is for Discovery Special Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 150, combined total ≈ 450, typical FSM 60–65%, range 40–45%–80–85%; spread across trusts such as Horizons Specialist Academy Trust and TEES VALLEY EDUCATION.

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Attribute	Archway Academy TS6 0DD	Beverley School TS4 3JS	Discovery Special Academy TS5 7YN
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter	Not applicable • Community special school	Not applicable • Free schools special
Location	Middlesbrough Cleveland TS6 0DD	Middlesbrough Cleveland TS4 3JS	Middlesbrough Cleveland TS5 7YN
Latest Ofsted	2 24 Oct 2013	2 23 Apr 2013	2 19 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 200 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	80–85% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	—	—	171
Capacity utilisation	—	—	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	Horizons Specialist Academy Trust	Middlesbrough (806)	TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Website	www.archwayinfo.co.uk	www.beverleyschool.co.uk	www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk
Telephone	01642440225	01642811350	01642248333
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Archway Academy

TS6 0DD

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS6 0DD
Ofsted: 2 24 Oct 2013
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 80–85% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Website: www.archwayinfo.co.uk
Telephone: 01642440225

Beverley School

TS4 3JS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Community special school
Location: Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS4 3JS
Ofsted: 2 23 Apr 2013
Pupils: ≈ 200 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Middlesbrough (806)
Website: www.beverleyschool.co.uk
Telephone: 01642811350

Discovery Special Academy

TS5 7YN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS5 7YN
Ofsted: 2 19 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Website: www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01642248333

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.