Discovery Academy

About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hyde, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 220 pupils on roll. It is part of VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 60% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 38.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 7.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Tameside →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

220 / 210 (105%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 3LE

Phone

01613685962

Executive Principal

Beverley Oldham

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy is an academy sponsor led in Hyde, Tameside, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Discovery Academy have?

Discovery Academy has 220 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Discovery Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

60% of pupils at Discovery Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Discovery Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Discovery Academy is part of VICTORIOUS ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Discovery Academy?

Discovery Academy is located at Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hyde, Tameside, SK14 3LE.