# Discovery Special Academy — Middlesbrough, United Kingdom

> School profile on SchoolBrowse, based on verified parent reviews.
> HTML version: https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/discovery-special-academy-19849

## At a glance

- **Type:** Special
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Jennifer Duncan

## Contact

- **Address:** Sandy Flatts Lane, Middlesbrough
- **Phone:** 01642 248333
- **Website:** https://www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/discovery-special-academy-19849

## About

Discovery Special Academy caters for pupils age 3 – 16 with severe learning difficulties (SLD) and is an academy within the Tees Valley Education Trust. The school recognises the uniqueness of every child and promotes inclusion through their holistic approach.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Behaviour and Attitudes):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Early Years Provision):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Personal Development):** Good — Jan 2023
- **Ofsted (Quality of Education):** Good — Jan 2023

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Best Decision Ever!: I'm so grateful to have found Discovery Special Academy. My child has severe learning difficulties and the staff have been amazing. From the fish tank in the entrance to the innovative therapies, everything about this school is just right. My child has never been happier or more confident! *(Feb 2023)*
- **4/5** — Mixed Feelings: I'm still getting used to the school's approach, to be honest. Some days I feel like my child is getting the best support possible, and others I worry that they're not being pushed enough. The facilities are amazing, but I wish I could see more progress academically. *(Nov 2022)*
- **5/5** — Holistic Approach is Key!: As a parent of a child with complex needs, I was blown away by Discovery's commitment to a holistic approach. The staff truly care about the whole child, not just their academic progress. My child has made tremendous progress and I feel so supported by the school. *(Aug 2022)*
- **5/5** — A True Community!: I'm so grateful for the time my child spent at Discovery Special Academy. The community is truly like a family and the staff are passionate about supporting every child. My child was so happy and confident during their time at the school, I couldn't be more thankful. *(May 2022)*

## Other schools in Middlesbrough
- [Grangetown Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/grangetown-primary-school-20980) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [Macmillan Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/macmillan-academy-10550) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [Stokesley Primary Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/stokesley-primary-academy-18039) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [South Bank Community Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/south-bank-community-primary-school-11393) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [Chandlers Ridge Academy](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/chandlers-ridge-academy-19352) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)
- [St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School](https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/st-bernadettes-catholic-primary-school-16993) — 4.8/5 (4 reviews)

---
Source: SchoolBrowse (https://schoolbrowse.com) — reviews and ratings are user-submitted by parents.
Please attribute and link to https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/middlesbrough/discovery-special-academy-19849 when citing this data.