The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 2–11, in Newark, NG24, in the Nottinghamshire council area. It has 507 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 June 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 21 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (30 September 2014) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 75 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 55 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 507 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 59.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 14.2% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 12.62% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.34% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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