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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark·East Midlands·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 2–11Co-edDoes not apply
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a primary academy in Newark, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Sir Donald Bailey Academy has 76% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 12.7%, 43% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 5.4%.
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At The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, 76% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
77% met the expected standard in reading and 84% in maths.
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy has an overall absence rate of 5.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is 12.7%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
43% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2023 (2 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Sir Donald Bailey Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
195/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
52/mo
27% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.3 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.6
Bus Stops
20
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Newark Castle Rail Station
2.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Would Recommend
89%
Child is Happy
75%
Child Feels Safe
75%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.