The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Bailey Road Newark Nottinghamshire NG24 4EP |
| Phone | 01636680142 |
| Reference Number | 141760 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 523 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.01%
Girls: 47.99% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 14.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 31 | 24 | 55 |
| 2 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 3 | 35 | 31 | 66 |
| 4 | 34 | 37 | 71 |
| 5 | 39 | 36 | 75 |
| 6 | 30 | 28 | 58 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 79.3% |
| White, Other | 11.3% |
| Chinese | 2.5% |
| African | 1.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.1% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| Indian | 0.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | |
| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jun 2023 | School inspection |
| 08 Oct 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2018 | Short inspection |
| 04 Mar 2015 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Bowbridge Primary School | |
| 30 Sep 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 15 Jan 2013 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 17 Nov 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Jun 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jul 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 07 Jun 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
| 09 Dec 2002 | Full inspection |
Ofsted Parent View
The latest published parent view scores are from 2022. Ofsted only publish scores if there have been more than 10 responses to the survey.
| Strongly Agree | Agree | Disagree | Strongly Disagree | Don't Know | Total Responses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. My child is happy at this school. | 33 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| 2. My child feels safe at this school. | 37 | 15 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 59 |
| 3. The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | 25 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 59 |
| 4. My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | 35 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| 5. The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | 34 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 59 |
| 6. When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly. | 13 | 21 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 2 |
| 7. My child has SEND, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | 11 | 4 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 23 |
| 8. The school has high expectations for my child. | 24 | 23 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 59 |
| 9. My child does well at this school. | 28 | 25 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 59 |
| 10. The school lets me know how my child is doing. | 26 | 25 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 59 |
| 11. There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | 32 | 23 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 59 |
| 12. My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | 26 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 59 |
| 13. The school supports my child’s wider personal development. | 27 | 19 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 59 |
| 14. I would recommend this school to another parent. | 44 | 15 |
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 75% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 4.1 | ||
| Writing | 4.5 | ||
| Maths | 3.1 |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 16 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 9 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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The King's Church of England Primary Academy
Holden Crescent, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4HU |
0.43 miles |
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Holy Trinity Catholic Voluntary Academy
Boundary Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AU |
0.76 miles |
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Highfields School
London Road, Newark, NG24 3AL |
0.81 miles |
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John Hunt Academy
London Road, New Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3BN |
0.87 miles |
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Christ Church C of E Primary School
Flaxley Lane, Middlebeck, Newark-on-Trent, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3XB |
0.9 miles |
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Barnby Road Academy Primary and Nursery school
John Gold Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1RU |
0.96 miles |
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Mount CofE Primary School
Kings Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1EW |
1.2 miles |
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Chuter Ede Primary School
Wolfit Avenue, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3PQ |
1.31 miles |
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Lovers Lane Primary and Nursery School
Warburton Street, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 1LT |
1.43 miles |
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St Peter's Crosskeys CofE Academy
Sandhill Road, Farndon, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4TE |
1.62 miles |
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Bishop Alexander L.E.A.D. Academy
Wolsey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2BQ |
2.3 miles |
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Coddington CofE Primary and Nursery School
Brownlows Hill, Coddington, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2QA |
2.42 miles |
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Winthorpe Primary School
Thoroughfare Lane, Winthorpe, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 2NN |
3.27 miles |
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All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School
Top Street, Elston, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5NP |
3.6 miles |
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The Claypole Church of England Primary School
School Lane, Claypole, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 5BQ |
3.69 miles |
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Muskham Primary School
Main Street, North Muskham, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG23 6HD |
4.08 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Magnus Church of England Academy
Earp Avenue, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 4AB |
0.59 miles |
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Newark Orchard School
London Road, Balderton, Newark, NG24 3AL |
0.86 miles |
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The Newark Academy
London Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3AL |
0.92 miles |
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Hope House School
Barnby Road, Balderton, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NE |
1.36 miles |
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The Suthers School
Cross Lane, Fernwood, Newark, Nottinghamshire, NG24 3NH |
1.86 miles |