Discovery Academy, Sheffield
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Discovery Academy creates a genuinely nurturing environment where pupils with autism feel safe and valued. Staff work closely with parents and carers to remove barriers to learning, helping pupils re-engage with education and build resilience. The school combines ambitious teaching with personal development that prepares pupils well for life after school, including careers exploration and understanding modern Britain.
Key Strengths
- Strong, nurturing relationships between staff and pupils that build positive behaviour and engagement
- Excellent reading programme with pupils quickly developing confidence and fluency
- Well-planned personal development including online safety, healthy relationships, and careers guidance
- Effective support for pupils' individual needs with careful assessment and removal of learning barriers
- High staff morale with strong professional development support
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers sometimes select learning activities that don't match the ambitious curriculum, limiting pupil progress
- Writing skills development is insufficient, including early writing skills like pencil grip
- Need to ensure each activity directly links to specific curriculum goals
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong culture and systems in place.
Extracurricular Activities
Cooking, art, sport, Friday assemblies, Discovery Crew club, local area trips, nature activities
Discovery Academy is a special school for pupils with Autism Spectrum Condition, rated Good across all areas. The school provides a nurturing, welcoming environment where pupils develop strong relationships with staff and grow in confidence.
At a Glance
62.8%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
18 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 0%. Maths has remained stable at around 0%. Writing has remained stable at around 0%.
Class Sizes
0.0
Avg class size
0
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
151%
Over capacity
121 pupils
80 capacity
41 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Sheffield
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sheffield
Admissions Demand - Sheffield
Places available
6,358
Applications
6,339
Got 1st preference
88.8%
Got preferred school
96.8%
Secondary admissions across Sheffield (2025/26)
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Pupil Absence2024/25
9.36438%
Overall absence
27.19298%
Persistent absence
114
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Discovery Academy
Norfolk Community Primary School
Manor Lodge Community Primary and Nursery School
Wybourn Community Primary & Nursery School
Lowfield Community Primary School
Arbourthorne Community Primary School
Emmaus Catholic and CofE Primary School
Anns Grove Primary School
Sharrow Nursery, Infant and Junior School
Springfield Primary School
Carfield Primary School
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