The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Primary
Academy
Ages 2 to 11

Ofsted: Good

Bailey Road, Newark, NG24 4EPOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a primary school in Newark for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 364 schools in Nottinghamshire. It ranks 14th of 26 primary schools in Newark. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in September 2014.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 30 September 2014, report published 22 October 2014

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Outstanding
Early years provision: Good

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

55 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths75%

75%, 13 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score105

105, 1 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

507 pupils on roll, with places for 585

Eligible for free school meals59.2%

59.2%, 32.7 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language14.2%

14.2%, 7.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support15.8%

15.8%, 1 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.2%

1.2%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
The King's Church of England Primary Academy	0.4 miles	Ofsted: Good	42% met the expected standard
Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	33% met the expected standard
Highfields School	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Not published
John Hunt Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	45% met the expected standard
Christ Church C of E Primary School	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	31% met the expected standard

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: THE FORGE TRUST
Age range: 2 to 11
Gender: Mixed
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Knapp
Phone: 01636680142
Website: sirdonaldbailey.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Bailey Road, Newark, NG24 4EP
Local authority: Nottinghamshire
URN: 141760

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.