Discovery Academy Catchment Area
Discovery Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Sheffield , serving pupils aged 7–16, with 108 pupils, and a capacity of 80 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
7–16
Age range
108
Pupils
80
Capacity
135%
Fill rate
Discovery Academy Catchment Area Information
The catchment area for Discovery Academy is set by Sheffield and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sheffield before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sheffield catchment area documents →Discovery Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park, Sheffield, S2 3QF
- Local authority
- Sheffield
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 7–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 57.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 149087
Other Not applicable Schools in Sheffield
If Discovery Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sheffield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkdale School Catchment Area
Other independent school · S10 3DH
Mylnhurst Preparatory School and Nursery Catchment Area
Other independent school · S11 9HJ
Sheffield High School GDST Catchment Area
Other independent school · S10 2PE
Bethany School Catchment Area
Other independent school · S3 7PS
The Rowan School Catchment Area
Community special school · S17 3PT
Archdale School Catchment Area
Community special school · S2 1PL
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Frequently Asked Questions — Discovery Academy
Is Discovery Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Discovery Academy currently has 108 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 80 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Discovery Academy? ▾
Admission to Discovery Academy is managed by Sheffield. 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 Sheffield, serving pupils aged 7–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.