Discovery Academy — School in Sheffield

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Discovery Academy

Sheffield, S2 3QF

108 Pupils

80 Capacity

7–16 Age Range

57.40% FSM %

77 Boys

31 Girls

About Discovery Academy

Discovery Academy is an Free Schools for pupils aged 7–16 based in Sheffield, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 108 pupils on roll. School capacity: 80. Current headteacher: Luci Windle.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sheffield or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Free schools special
Type Group	Free Schools
Phase of Education	Not applicable
Status	Open
Local Authority	Sheffield
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	Sheffield
Parliamentary Constituency	Sheffield Heeley
Ward	Park and Arbourthorne
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	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened	01-09-2022
UKPRN	10090866
URN	149087
Data Last Updated	24-11-2025

Governors & Trustees (9)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Darren Dickinson	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emma-Jayne Bennett	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Mrs Vicky Brown	Local Governor	09/12/2024	08/12/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sarah Hill	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Andrew Hogg	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Ms Julie Hooper	Local Governor	24/03/2025	23/03/2029	Elected by parents
Ms Rachael Kent	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by parents
Ms Tayla Marsh	Local Governor	01/09/2023	31/08/2027	Elected by school staff
Ms Luci Windle	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal