Discovery Academy
Vernons Lane, Nuneaton, CV11 5SSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 30 January 2024
Everyone is made to feel welcome at this school. Leaders want the best outcomes for all pupils. Staff work hard to build positive relationships with pupils and to help them feel welcome within the school community. Pupils speak positively about the support and guidance that staff provide. This helps them to overcome barriers to learning. As a result, most pupils have a positive school experience. The school has established clear expectations for pupils' behaviour. Pupils understand the systems in place. They know how to access support when they need it or to speak to a trusted adult if they have any worries. Typically, the school is calm and orderly. Generally, pupils behave well. Any relationship breakdowns are supported well by both the compassionate schools and the 'family footings' team. Leaders cater for pupils' personal development particularly well. Pupils have access to many opportunities. These include sports, mindfulness, arts, coding, drumming sessions and outdoor activities such as forest school. Pupils benefit from trips and visits to, for example, museums and theatres. These experiences enhance their understanding of the curriculum. Pupils enjoy taking part in leadership responsibilities, including being student councillors or being part of the LGBTQ group. All of this helps pupils to play an active role in school life.
What the school should improve
- In a few subjects, the precise knowledge that the school wants pupils to learn is not clearly identified. This lack of precision creates gaps in pupils' knowledge. The school should ensure that the precise knowledge that pupils are expected to learn is clearly identified within these subjects.
- The attendance of some pupils remains too low. These pupils are not fully benefiting from the education that the school provides. The school should ensure that improved oversight of attendance reflects the latest advice and guidance, and it should continue to work with pupils, their families and external agencies to ensure that these pupils attend school frequently.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
18 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
108 pupils on roll, with places for 108
Schools near Discovery Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALP Nuneaton | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oak Wood Secondary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Oak Wood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 0% met the expected standard |
| Arc School Ansley | 4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 13.5 |
| Ashcroft School | 4 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not 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
- 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.