Open Other Secondary Mixed

Discovery Academy

Discovery Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA
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Discovery Academy
Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA
1,437 Pupils
1,500 Capacity
11–16 Age Range
48.60% FSM %
748 Boys
689 Girls
About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent, in the West Midlands region of England for pupils aged 11–16. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 1,437 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Jayne Schofield.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Stoke-on-Trent
Region West Midlands
Administrative District Stoke-on-Trent
Parliamentary Constituency Stoke-on-Trent Central
Ward Bentilee, Ubberley & Townsend
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor ALPHA ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 01-09-2011
UKPRN 10033345
URN 136681
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Charlotte Bennett Chair of Local Governing Body 01/09/2025 02/06/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Pat Jackson Chair of Local Governing Body 14/10/2015 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Charlotte Bennett Local Governor 03/06/2024 31/08/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nigel Edwards Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Britta Eises Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sharon Gwilt-Bowen Local Governor 08/01/2024 12/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Kristy Hollins Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Ms Chloe Hopkinson Local Governor 03/11/2025 02/11/2029 Elected by parents
Mr Benjamin Humphreys Local Governor 08/01/2024 31/08/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anne Jones Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Cathryn Owen Local Governor 18/06/2021 17/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mr Darren Owen Local Governor 06/10/2025 05/10/2029 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
Maple Court Academy
0.47 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Bentilee Nursery School
1.14 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Sandford Hill Primary School
1.29 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Gladstone Primary Academy
1.69 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
St Maria Goretti Catholic Academy
1.71 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff
1.94 km • Stoke-on-Trent
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Discovery Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke-on-Trent.
Discovery Academy has 1,437 pupils, with a capacity of 1,500.
Discovery Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16.
The admissions policy at Discovery Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Discovery Academy is Ms Jayne Schofield.
Discovery Academy is at Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA, in the Stoke-on-Trent local authority, West Midlands.
Discovery Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Jayne Schofield
Discovery Drive, Bentilee, Stoke-on-Trent, ST2 0GA
01782882100
www.thediscoveryacademy.co.uk/
Location
ST2 0GA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136681
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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