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 — 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
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.
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 — 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
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Frequently Asked Questions — Discovery Special Academy
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.