Discovery Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Primary & Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
98
AGES
9 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special sponsor led

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(30/01/2024)
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85%
NATIONAL AVG. 93%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

5.1:1
NATIONAL AVG. 19.9:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
60.8%
NATIONAL AVG. 17.7%
Persistent Absence
58.7%
NATIONAL AVG. 25.9%
Free school meals
Vernons Lane
Nuneaton
CV11 5SS
02477103370

School Description

Everyone is made to feel welcome at this school. Leaders want the best outcomes for all pupils. Staff work hard to build positive relationships with pupils and to help them feel welcome within the school community. Pupils speak positively about the support and guidance that staff provide. This helps them to overcome barriers to learning. As a result, most pupils have a positive school experience. The school has established clear expectations for pupils’ behaviour. Pupils understand the systems in place. They know how to access support when they need it or to speak to a trusted adult if they have any worries. Typically, the school is calm and orderly. Generally, pupils behave well. Any relationship breakdowns are supported well by both the compassionate schools and the ‘family footings’ team. Leaders cater for pupils’ personal development particularly well. Pupils have access to many opportunities. These include sports, mindfulness, arts, coding, drumming sessions and outdoor activities such as forest school. Pupils benefit from trips and visits to, for example, museums and theatres. These experiences enhance their understanding of the curriculum. Pupils enjoy taking part in leadership responsibilities, including being student councillors or being part of the LGBTQ group. All of this helps pupils to play an active role in school life.

Discovery Academy Parent Reviews



Average Parent Rating


“school of excellence”


My son started this school this September. I know its only been 2 weeks but wow what a difference this school has made to my son. I have my excited and happy boy back – he even asked to go to school on Saturday. He has just had to do a whole term in a main stream school who really did not understand him or his needs and he struggled and lost all his confidence, but now this is coming back bit by bit. Thank you for making my son feel like he belongs. On the morning of his first day, he had me in tears telling me is this school going to be okay mummy as I didn't do well in my last school but he said, 'I will be okay here.' I told him yes of course but I didn't really know. But now I can confidently state to him, 'Yes, son, you will be fine.' Thank you to all who work there keep up the amazing work you all do. The staff cannot do enough to help or support you.
77% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 31% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 54% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 8% Agree 54% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 15% {"strongly_agree"=>8, "agree"=>54, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>15} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 38% Strongly Agree 31% Agree 15% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>38, "strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 8% Strongly Agree 62% Agree 8% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>8, "strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 62% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>62, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 8% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 23% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>23} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 38% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 69% Agree 15% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>69, "agree"=>15, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 23% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 23% Disagree 15% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>15, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 31% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 8% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>31, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>8, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024
Yes 77% No 23% {"yes"=>77, "no"=>23} Figures based on 13 responses up to 30-01-2024

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This school is an academy and does not conform to the general school admission criteria set down by the Local Education Authority.