Discovery Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Mountsteven Avenue Walton Peterborough Cambridgeshire PE4 6HX |
| Phone | 01733325001 |
| Reference Number | 145787 |
Discovery Primary Academy has been inspected for the first time since opening in 2018 and has received a 'Good' rating across all domains. The school offers a supportive environment where pupils feel cared for and enjoy their learning. They benefit from a well-structured curriculum that promotes academic growth, particularly in reading and early years education. However, there are some areas for improvement, particularly in developing writing skills and ensuring all pupils access the full curriculum, especially those with special educational needs.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 456 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.97%
Girls: 48.03% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.6% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 50.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 25.1 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 28.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 21 | 51 |
| 2 | 35 | 33 | 68 |
| 3 | 28 | 30 | 58 |
| 4 | 36 | 27 | 63 |
| 5 | 44 | 41 | 85 |
| 6 | 41 | 41 | 82 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 41.4% |
| White, Other | 24.3% |
| Pakistani | 7% |
| African | 4.4% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White & Asian | 2.9% |
| Indian | 2.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 22 Feb 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 22 Feb 2023 | School inspection: |
| 11 Sep 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Discovery Primary School | |
| 05 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Jul 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel cared for and supported throughout their learning journey.
- The curriculum is ambitious and well-adapted to meet the needs of all pupils.
- Effective support for reading, helping struggling readers to catch up quickly.
- Children in early years are well-prepared for Year 1.
- Pupils demonstrate good behavior and respect for each other.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils are not writing with enough independence yet.
- Not all pupils can recall knowledge securely in updated foundation subjects.
- Some pupils with SEND are not accessing the full foundation curriculum.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 5% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.1 | ||
| Writing | -1.1 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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