Discovery Special Academy Catchment Area
Discovery Special Academy is a free s special not applicable school in Middlesbrough , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 171 pupils, and a capacity of 181 places. The school is operating close to capacity, and catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
2-16
Age range
171
Pupils
181
Capacity
94%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Discovery Special Academy Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Discovery Special Academy?
The catchment area for Discovery Special Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Discovery Special Academy is set by Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Middlesbrough catchment area documents →Discovery Special Academy: 181 places, 94% filled: nearing capacity
Discovery Special Academy has a published admission number of 181 places. 171 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 94%. The school is operating close to its limit. In years where applications exceed 181, Middlesbrough's admissions team applies distance-based tiebreakers. Families within the school's historical catchment boundary are well placed, but a boundary check with the council is recommended before applying.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 66.7% of pupils at Discovery Special Academy are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Middlesbrough.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Middlesbrough publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Middlesbrough school admissions →
Discovery Special Academy: School Information
- Full address
- Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough, TS5 7YN
- Local authority
- Middlesbrough
- School type
- Free schools special
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 2-16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 66.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145877
Other Not applicable Schools in Middlesbrough
If Discovery Special Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Middlesbrough are the next closest alternatives.
Beverley School Catchment Area
Community special school · TS4 3JS
Holmwood School Catchment Area
Community special school · TS4 3PT
Priory Woods School Catchment Area
Community special school · TS3 0RH
Teesside University Catchment Area
Higher education institutions · TS1 3BA
Tees Valley College Catchment Area
Other independent school · TS3 8BT
River Tees Secondary Academy Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · TS3 8RD
Nearest not applicable schools by distance
These are the not applicable schools closest to Discovery Special Academy by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
Hollis Academy Catchment Area
Academy special sponsor led · Middlesbrough · 1.0 miles away
River Tees Hospital School Catchment Area
Academy alternative provision converter · Middlesbrough · 1.9 miles away
River Tees Academy Grangetown Catchment Area
Free schools special · Middlesbrough · 1.9 miles away
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Frequently Asked Questions: Discovery Special Academy
What is the catchment area for Discovery Special Academy? ▾
The catchment area for Discovery Special Academy is the geographic zone Middlesbrough uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Middlesbrough publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Discovery Special Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Discovery Special Academy is operating close to its capacity of 181 places (94% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Discovery Special Academy? ▾
Admission to Discovery Special Academy is managed by Middlesbrough. 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 Special Academy cover? ▾
Discovery Special Academy is a not applicable school in Middlesbrough, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Discovery Special Academy? ▾
Discovery Special Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.