The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

About The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is an academy converter in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11. It has 523 pupils on roll. It is part of THE FORGE TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 75% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 59.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 14.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Nottinghamshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 2–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

523 / 585 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP

Phone

01636680142

Headteacher

Joanne Knapp

Website

www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is an academy converter in Newark, Nottinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 2–11.

How many pupils does The Sir Donald Bailey Academy have?

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy has 523 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Sir Donald Bailey Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

75% of pupils at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is part of THE FORGE TRUST.

Where is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is located at Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP.