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Discovery Academy

Free schools special · Sheffield · S2 3QF

Ages 7–16 · 121 pupils · Sheffield

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Ofsted

Not judged

KS2 expected (RWM)

0%

Overall absence

9.6%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-06-17

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence9.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)28.7%
Unauthorised4.6%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
3.0%
Enrolments in measure
101

Absence trend

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

121 pupils · 80 places

Pupils on roll
121
Boys / girls
89 / 32
School capacity
80
Capacity fill
121 / 80 (151%)
Free school meals
62.8%
FSM pupils
76
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Luci Windle

Location

Address
Park Grange Road, Norfolk Park
Postcode
S2 3QF
Town
Sheffield
County
South Yorkshire
Local authority
Sheffield
District
Sheffield
Constituency
Sheffield Heeley
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 7–16, in Sheffield, Sheffield, 121 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 62.8%.

Open schools in Sheffield
236
Academies among open schools in Sheffield
62% (147)
Open schools in S2
20
Open schools in Sheffield LA
194

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in SheffieldNear S2

  • Willow Park School

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy special sponsor led

    Sheffield · S2 2RU · Sheffield

    Ages 7–16

    • FSM86.5%

    0.1 miles away

  • All Saints' Catholic High School

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Sheffield · S2 2RJ · Sheffield

    Ages 11–18

    • Att846.3
    • P80.1
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence7.6%

    0.2 miles away

  • Seven Hills School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy special converter

    Sheffield · S2 2RJ · Sheffield

    Ages 11–19

    0.2 miles away

  • The Sheffield College

    Further education · 16 plus

    Sheffield · S2 2RL · Sheffield

    Ages 16–99

    0.3 miles away

  • Norfolk Community Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Sheffield · S2 2PJ · Sheffield

    Ages 2–11

    • KS232%
    • Absence8.1%
    • FSM62.6%
    • Demand0.90

    0.5 miles away

  • UTC Sheffield City Centre

    Ofsted: Not judged

    University technical college · Secondary

    Sheffield · S1 4QF · Sheffield

    Ages 13–19

    • Att840.4
    • P8-1.0
    • EM5+35%
    • Absence9.0%

    0.6 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Luci Windle
Telephone
01144798000
Website
https://www.discoverysheffield.org/

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