Discovery Academy Catchment Area
Discovery Academy is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1437 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
11–16
Age range
1,437
Pupils
1,500
Capacity
96%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
Discovery Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Discovery Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Stoke-on-Trent catchment area documents →Discovery Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA
- Local authority
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 48.6% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136681
Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent
If Discovery Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ST6 4LD
Ormiston Sir Stanley Matthews Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ST3 3JD
St Joseph's College Catchment Area
Academy converter · ST4 5NT
St Peter's CofE Academy Catchment Area
Academy sponsor led · ST4 2RR
The Cheadle Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · ST10 1LH
Biddulph High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · ST8 7AR
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Frequently Asked Questions — Discovery Academy
Is Discovery Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Discovery Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (96% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Discovery Academy? ▾
Admission to Discovery Academy is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Discovery Academy cover? ▾
Discovery Academy is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Discovery Academy? ▾
Discovery Academy was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.