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Discovery Special Academy
Middlesbrough·Not applicable·North East·Free schools special·TS5 7YN
URN: 145877GoodOfsted published 19 Mar 2023
Dependable results for a comprehensive intake; the journey is the main thing to weigh.
What the data says
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Academic outcomes
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Compare with Discovery Special AcademySchool information
| URN | 145877 |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Free schools special |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 2-16 |
| Headteacher | Jennifer Duncan |
| Trust | TEES VALLEY EDUCATION |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | TS5 7YN |
| Pupils | 171 |
| FSM eligible | 66.7% |
Contact and identifiers
Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, Cleveland, TS5 7YN
https://www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk/1642248333| DfE number | 7002 |
| UKPRN | 10068103 |
| Opened | 1 Sept 2018 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | — |
| Latest KS2 year | 2024/2025 |
| Ofsted published | 19 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
Good
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| 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 | 18 Jan 2023 |
| Publication date | 19 Mar 2023 |