Discovery Special Academy is a sixth form special school in Middlesbrough, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has 171 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 15.8%, 64% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
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Discovery Special Academy has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Discovery Special Academy is 15.8%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Discovery Special Academy has 171 pupils on roll.
64% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Discovery Special Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Discovery Special Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Discovery Special Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
217/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
69/mo
32% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 11.2 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.3
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Middlesbrough area
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.