Discovery Primary School is a primary school in Peterborough, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Discovery Primary School currently has around 608 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51.5% boys and 48.5% girls. Around 12.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Mountsteven Avenue, Peterborough, PE4 6HX |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Peterborough |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Michelle Siequien |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 135196 |
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 630 |
| Number of Pupils: | 608 |
| Number of Boys: | 313 |
| Number of Girls: | 295 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caverstede Nursery School Caverstede Road , Walton PE4 6EX | 4out of 4 | 422 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Primary School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Discovery Primary Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Junior School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Infant School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Werrington Primary School Amberley Slope , Werrington PE4 6QG | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Voyager School Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 22 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Voyager Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 22 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Walton Community School Mountsteven Avenue , PE4 6HX | - not rated | 172 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queen Katharine Academy Mountsteven Avenue , Walton PE4 6HX | - not rated | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ken Stimpson Community School Staniland Way , Werrington PE4 6JT | - not rated | 1,995 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Deacon Academy Queen's Gardens , PE1 2UW | - not rated | 3,029 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medeshamstede School 53 Willesden Avenue , PE4 6EA | - not rated | 580 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Iqra Academy Enterprise Way , PE3 8YQ | - not rated | 608 yd | Other independent school | No | Girls | More About School |
| Heltwate School Heltwate , North Bretton PE3 8RL | 3out of 4 | 1,042 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ellindon Residential Special School Ellindon , Bretton PE3 8RQ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St George's School Lawn Avenue , PE1 3RB | - not rated | 2,108 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.