Best 3 Not applicable schools in Middlesbrough – comparison

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of not applicable schools: Discovery Special Academy (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough; Hollis Academy (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough; River Tees Primary Academy (Not applicable) in Middlesbrough — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Discovery Special Academy, Hollis Academy and River Tees Primary Academy. They are not applicable phase and free schools special, academy special sponsor led and academy alternative provision converter type located around Middlesbrough, Cleveland and Middlesbrough. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Discovery Special Academy), published Mar 2023. The most recent inspection on record is for Discovery Special Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 100, combined total ≈ 250, typical FSM 45–50%, range 0–5%–70–75%; spread across trusts such as TEES VALLEY EDUCATION, Horizons Specialist Academy Trust and River Tees Multi-Academy Trust.

🔒 Export (Pro)

Attribute	Discovery Special Academy TS5 7YN	Hollis Academy TS4 3JS	River Tees Primary Academy TS3 8NH
Phase / Type	Not applicable • Free schools special	Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led	Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location	Middlesbrough Cleveland TS5 7YN	Middlesbrough TS4 3JS	Middlesbrough TS3 8NH
Latest Ofsted	2 19 Mar 2023	2 29 Aug 2022	2 18 Feb 2015
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 150 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 0 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	65–70% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	70–75% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	0–5% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	171	85	16
Capacity utilisation	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	TEES VALLEY EDUCATION	Horizons Specialist Academy Trust	River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
Website	www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk	—	primary.rtmat.org.uk
Telephone	01642248333	01642855010	01642213799
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Discovery Special Academy

TS5 7YN

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Free schools special
Location: Middlesbrough
Cleveland
TS5 7YN
Ofsted: 2 19 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 150 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 65–70% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: TEES VALLEY EDUCATION
Website: www.discoveryspecialacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01642248333

Hollis Academy

TS4 3JS

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy special sponsor led
Location: Middlesbrough
TS4 3JS
Ofsted: 2 29 Aug 2022
Pupils: ≈ 100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 70–75% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Horizons Specialist Academy Trust
Website: —
Telephone: 01642855010

River Tees Primary Academy

TS3 8NH

Phase / Type: Not applicable • Academy alternative provision converter
Location: Middlesbrough
TS3 8NH
Ofsted: 2 18 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 0 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 0–5% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: River Tees Multi-Academy Trust
Website: primary.rtmat.org.uk
Telephone: 01642213799

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.