Discovery Academy Sheffield development, Architects, Tilbury Douglas Construction Building
Discovery Academy Sheffield News
29 November 2022
Design: HLM Architects
Location: Norfolk Park Estate, Park Grange Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, northern England, UK
New Discovery Academy opens in Sheffield

Designed by HLM Architects, the new special academy has been designed for pupils with SEND
Discovery Academy Sheffield, Norfolk Park Estate
29th of November 2022 – A new special academy for children and young people has opened to pupils in Sheffield. Designed by HLM Architects and built by Tilbury Douglas Construction, the school was funded by and delivered on behalf of the DfE, to provide an inclusive learning environment for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from the Sheffield City area. Managed and operated by Nexus Multi Academy Trust, the school is located on the Norfolk Park Estate and accommodates up to 80 children between the ages of seven to 16 who are diagnosed with autism or social, emotional, and mental health needs, as well as learning difficulties.

Housed in a simple linear block, the building is two storeys and offers primary and office accommodation, hall and dining accommodation, which includes a ?quiet? dining area shared by all years, as well as breakout spaces. Primary classrooms are located on the ground floor to enable direct access to the dedicated outside space, which offers additional learning and play opportunities,...