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
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.
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.
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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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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