Discovery Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Discovery Academy
Address: Discovery Academy, Porlock Avenue, Hattersley
Town/City: Hyde
County: Cheshire
Postcode: SK14 3LE
Telephone Number: 0161 368 5962

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Victorious Academies Trust
Sponsor: Victorious Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Principal: Mrs Beverley Oldham
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 211 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 39.7%

Location and administration

URN: 140428
DfE Number: 357/2010
UKPRN: 10058100
UPRN: 10090078487
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Tameside (E08000008)
Constituency: Stalybridge and Hyde (E14001515)
Electoral Ward: Longdendale (E05014533)

Easting & Northing: 397200E, 394793N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 27' 1.9" N 2° 2' 36.57" W
Plus Code: 9C5VFX24+6J

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Laura Beckett - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 October 2021 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 14 October 2025.
  • Alison Collis - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 November 2028.
  • Mrs Laura Healy - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Mrs Helen Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 March 2030.
  • Mrs Emma Lamb - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Bev Oldham - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 September 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Suzanne Oliphant-Billinge - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 March 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 March 2030.
  • Ms Rachel Pangburn - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 November 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 August 2025.
  • Mr Nathan Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2029.
  • Mrs Sue Toke - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 July 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 July 2029.
  • Vicky Wong - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2029.