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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4EP, Nottinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
91.7 / 100
Top 8%
Better than 92% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
523
Capacity
585
Ages
2–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted since 2014, this primary academy demonstrates strong performance, particularly with 75% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The school boasts a high LocaleIQ score of 91.7, indicating it outperforms 92% of schools in the area. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in KS2 assessments, which may be a consideration for parents seeking advanced academic opportunities.
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Last inspected: 30 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 75% | Top 24% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British79.3%
White Other11.3%
Asian Chinese2.5%
Black African1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.1%
Gypsy/Roma1.1%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Asian Other0.4%
Mixed Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.2%
Location
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53.06061, -0.80787 · NG24 4EP
School details
Local authorityNottinghamshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN141760
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 September 2014.
Is The Sir Donald Bailey Academy a good school?
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy scores 91.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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