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Discovery Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Discovery Academy is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire , serving pupils aged 9–19, with 102 pupils, and a capacity of 104 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

9–19

Age range

102

Pupils

104

Capacity

98%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2018

Discovery Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Discovery Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Warwickshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 98% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Warwickshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Discovery Academy — School Information

Full address
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SS
Local authority
Warwickshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
9–19 years
Free school meals
65.9% of pupils
DfE URN
140654

Other Not applicable Schools in Nuneaton

If Discovery Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Nuneaton are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Discovery Academy

Is Discovery Academy oversubscribed?

Discovery Academy is operating close to its capacity of 104 places (98% 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 Warwickshire. 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 not applicable school in Nuneaton, Warwickshire, serving pupils aged 9–19. 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 Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.