Discovery Academy
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021/2022 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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School information
| URN | 149087 |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 7-16 |
| Headteacher | Luci Windle |
| Trust | NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | S2 3QF |
| Latest pupils | 108 |
| FSM eligible | 57.4% |
Contact and identifiers
Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S2 3QF
https://www.discoverysheffield.org/View local authority page1144798000| DfE number | 7000 |
| UKPRN | 10090866 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2022 |
| GIAS updated | 24 Nov 2025 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2021/2022 |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 8 Jul 2025 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Publication date | 8 Jul 2025 |