How many pupils does Discovery Academy have?

Discovery Academy has 108 pupils enrolled.

Who is the headteacher of Discovery Academy?

The headteacher of Discovery Academy is Luci Windle.

What type of school is Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy is a Free schools special with a Special phase of education.

Which local authority is Discovery Academy in?

Discovery Academy is in the Sheffield local authority area.

Free schools special Special Open

Discovery Academy

Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF

Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 17 June 2025.

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108

Pupils

57.4%

Free school meals

1 September 2022

Opened

About this school

Discovery Academy is a Free schools special serving special age pupils, located in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. The school has 108 pupils enrolled. Ofsted: Good (last overall grade). Last inspected 17 June 2025. The Headteacher is Luci Windle. The school is administered by Sheffield local authority. It belongs to NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. It opened in 1 September 2022.

School details

Head: Luci Windle
Trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Local authority: Sheffield
Gender: Mixed
URN: 149087

Contact

01144798000 discoveryacademy@nexusmat.org Visit website Ofsted Report

Admissions

Applications for places at Discovery Academy are handled by the school or the local authority (Sheffield). See the school's website for admissions arrangements, or read the GOV.UK guide to school admissions.

SATs Performance (Key Stage 2)

Meeting the expected standard · 2024-25

Reaching the higher standard · 2024-25

The expected standard means pupils reached the level the Department for Education expects in reading, writing and maths combined by the end of primary school.
The higher standard means pupils achieved a high score in reading and maths and were working at greater depth in writing.

Source: Department for Education school performance data. Check this school on GOV.UK →