The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

URN: 141760 • Newark NG24 4EP

Overview

Name
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
URN
141760
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE FORGE TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
59.8 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Joanne Knapp (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01636680142
Website
Visit
Address
Bailey Road, Newark NG24 4EP

Summary

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, located in Newark, Nottinghamshire, is a mixed primary academy with a current enrolment of 523 pupils and a capacity of 585. As part of The Forge Trust, the academy emphasizes a supportive and aspirational environment where children are encouraged to develop a strong work ethic and resilience. The school's motto, "Labor Omnia Vincit," reflects its commitment to hard work and personal growth.

The curriculum at Sir Donald Bailey prioritises foundational skills in Mathematics and English, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their transition to secondary education. The recent ungraded OFSTED inspection in June 2023 reaffirmed the school’s ‘good’ rating, highlighting its effective teaching and supportive atmosphere.

With a significant percentage of pupils (57.20%) eligible for free school meals, the academy is dedicated to fostering an inclusive community that meets the diverse needs of its students. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community to enhance the educational experience and support the development of every child. For more information, visit their website at www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk.

Key details

LA
Nottinghamshire
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
THE FORGE TRUST
Capacity
585
Pupils
523
Boys
272
Girls
251
FSM %
57.20
Open date
2015-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-06-21
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Nottinghamshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 523 272 251 585 57.20
2024-09-11 529 279 250 585 57.90
2023-09-11 553 295 258 576 52.20
2022-09-11 553 295 258 576 52.20
2021-09-11 555 288 267 576 47.80
2020-09-11 552 285 267 576 39.70

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