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OpenURN 145877

Discovery Special Academy

Free schools special · Middlesbrough · TS5 7YN

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Age range

Ages 2–16

Pupils

187

Local authority

Middlesbrough

Age range

Ages 2–16

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

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 2–16, in Middlesbrough, Middlesbrough, 187 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 76.6%.

Open schools in Middlesbrough
89
Academies among open schools in Middlesbrough
73% (65)
Open schools in TS5
14
Open schools in Middlesbrough LA
65

Nearby schools

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

Compare with theseAll in MiddlesbroughNear TS5

Overview

School type
Free schools special
Age range
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
145877

Location

Address
Sandy Flatts Lane
Postcode
TS5 7YN
Town
Middlesbrough
County
Cleveland
Local authority
Middlesbrough

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
187
Boys / girls
113 / 74
School capacity
181
Capacity fill
187 / 181 (103%)
Free school meals
76.6%
FSM pupils
134
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
Has Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Academy trust
TEES VALLEY EDUCATION

Contact

Telephone
01642248333
Website
https://www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk/

Official links