The short version
Above-average SATs results. 89% capacity.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 57% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 54 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 523
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 57.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Nottinghamshire
- Trust
- THE FORGE TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Knapp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe King's Church of England Primary Academy
Primary · 686m away
Magnus Church of England Academy
Secondary · 947m away
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.2km away
Highfields School
Independent · 1.3km away
Newark Orchard School
Special school · 1.4km away
John Hunt Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Christ Church C of E Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
The Newark Academy
Secondary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy currently has 523 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Sir Donald Bailey Academy take?
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is in Newark, NG24 4EP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Sir Donald Bailey Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Sir Donald Bailey Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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