Discovery Academy

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 9 to 19
Ofsted: Good

Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SSOpen in maps

Discovery Academy is a special school in Nuneaton for ages 9 to 19. It is one of the 284 schools in Warwickshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2018.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 3 July 2018, report published 3 September 2018

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

18 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score10.3

10.3, 35.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths5.6%

5.6%, 39.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths5.6%

5.6%, 59.2 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.96

0.96, 3.13 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

108 pupils on roll, with places for 108

Eligible for free school meals63.9%

63.9%, 37.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Discovery Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
ALP Nuneaton1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Oak Wood Secondary School1 mileOfsted: GoodNot published
Oak Wood Primary School1 mileOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Arc School Ansley4 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 13.5
Ashcroft School4 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy special sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
MACINTYRE ACADEMIES
Age range
9 to 19
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Tony Leigh
Phone
02477103370
Website
thediscoveryacademy.org
Address
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SS
Local authority
Warwickshire
URN
140654

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.