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Discovery Academy
- Secondary
- Stoke-on-Trent ST2 0GA
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Classrooms are calm environments; significant rise in behaviour expectations.
Academic Progress: Curriculum delivery stronger in some areas than others, impacting pupil's interest and performance.
Qualifications and Training: Staff training carefully designed to support curriculum delivery.
Current Educational Practices: Some aspects of training taking time to translate into classroom practice.
Strengths and Challenges: Teachers need more confidence to foster pupil independence.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents and carers appreciative of efforts to radically improve the school.
Communication: Leaders know who is struggling with attendance and offer support.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents recognized and appreciated the improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Pupil and community engagement is central to improvement planning.
Actions for Quality Improvement: A rigorous programme of improvement driven by the new principal and trust.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff are there to help and support pupils, creating a safe environment.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance policy actively supports pupils through incentives and interventions.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide range of cultural and social experiences provided.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: High aspirations supported through trips, clubs, and visitors.
Career Counselling Services: Careers education begins in Year 7 with visits to universities.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Well-planned career education valued by pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with EHC plans well-supported, but further training needed.
Subjects Offered: Ambitious curriculum in place across all subjects.
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Discovery Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1446 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.8 | - | 18.2 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 28% | 98% | 26% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 32.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.09 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 87% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 222 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 68% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 20% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 13% | 6.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 26% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 38.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.23 | 2.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 229 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 75% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 2% | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 4.38% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% 1 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 43.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% 1 | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 18% 5 | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.34 | 2.55 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 159 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 77% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 5.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 41.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% 6 | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 37.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 7 | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 1 | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 179 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 21% | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.92% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.12 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 37.18% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 40% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% | 9.29% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 273 | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 85% | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 58% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 9% | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Discovery Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
