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Discovery Primary Academy

Goodgraded 22/02/2023Ages 4–11456 pupilsDoes not apply
Peterborough, PE4 6HX
Peterborough

Discovery Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 11 in Peterborough. The school has around 456 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 22/02/2023, Discovery Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Peterborough can view Discovery Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Peterborough (PE4 6HX), Discovery Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 22/02/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.6%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence21.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.8England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS94%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals39.6%England avg 24.0%
English not first language55.8%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-37%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in PeterboroughSee the full area report for PE4 6HX