SchoolScoresDiscovery Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
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Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hattersley, Hyde, SK14 3LE
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 11 June 2019.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 24 July 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
70 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Hyde comparisons use the 4 of its 16 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 12 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hyde | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 6% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 80% | 86% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 4% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 77% | 82% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 61% | 72% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 33 parents whose child had been bullied 2nd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 20% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 40% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 61 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 3% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 52% | 57% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 4 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hyde. Higher than 3% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 60%said yes | 72% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hyde figures pool parents at the Hyde schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
25 pupils in this year group.
60% — about the same as the Tameside average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 60% | 60% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 0% | 5% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 75% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 64% | 70% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 92% | 74% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 105 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 104 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Tameside. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 28 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 25 |
| Of those, offered a place | 25 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 43 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.8 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Tameside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 9th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 78% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 37.7% | 37.9%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 91% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 6.8% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 97% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 28.6% | 16.8%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 7th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 38% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 5.9% | 18.1%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 5th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 51% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.0% | 4.8%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 6th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 40% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.4% | 12.0%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 15th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 10% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 6.8 | 2.1 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 14th lowest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Lower than 12% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 13th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 18% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 17.3 | 20.8 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 16 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 20% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 8.9 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 15 state primary schools in Hyde. Higher than 36% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 9.1% | 12.1%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby primary schools
- St James Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2021 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Pinfold Primary School 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Arundale Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% met expected standard (KS2)
- Godley Community Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Endeavour Primary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 64% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Paul's Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2022 · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- Broadbottom CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023, before conversion) · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
- Gee Cross Holy Trinity CofE Primary School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Greenfield Primary Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% met expected standard (KS2)
- Bradley Green Primary Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 79% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Discovery Academy's Ofsted rating?
Discovery Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 11 June 2019. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 24 July 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did Discovery Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 2 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Discovery Academy?
60% of the 70 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend Discovery Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Discovery Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 25 families put Discovery Academy as their first choice for 28 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 25 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 140428.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.