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Discovery Special Academy

Not applicable • Free schools special • Open

Contact

Sandy Flatts Lane
Middlesbrough, Cleveland TS5 7YN

School Profile

Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
Religious ethos
Does not apply
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Capacity
171
Pupils
171 (Boys: 108, Girls: 63)
Free School Meals
66.7%
Capacity utilisation
100% (171 / 171)
Establishment type
Free schools special
Type group
Free Schools
Federation
n/a
SEN provision
None reported
Resourced provision
None
Opened
Sep 2018
Status
Open

Key identifiers

URN
145877
LAESTAB
8067002
UKPRN
10068103
Establishment No.
7002
Ofsted phase
Special

Ofsted

Good (Grade 2) published 19 Mar 2023
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Early years
Good
Sixth form
9

At a glance

Total pupils
149
Age range
2–16
Admissions
Non-selective
Religious character
Does not apply
Faith
Non-faith
Trust (MAT)
TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
What do Ofsted grades mean?
  • Outstanding (1) – Highest judgement.
  • Good (2) – Strong overall effectiveness.
  • Requires improvement (3) – Not yet good.
  • Inadequate (4) – Significant weaknesses.
Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous grade still stands (e.g. “School remains Good”) but don’t replace the last graded judgement.

Inspection history

  • Good
    19 Mar 2023
    Type: S5 Inspection
    Quality: Good
    Behaviour: Good
    Personal dev: Good
    Leadership: Good
    Early years: Good
    Sixth form: 9

Safeguarding

Safeguarding is effective (19 Mar 2023)