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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy, Newark NG24

Bailey Road, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG24 4EP

10 simple reasons to choose The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

State primary school (academy converter) and nursery in Newark.
For pupils aged 2 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective intake.
Large school with an average of three classes per year.
School not tied to any one senior school.
No fees.

10 better reasons to choose The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Schoolsmith Score®; 70.
One of the best state primary schools in Newark and one of the 3 best independent or state primaries within 5 miles.
On average, 21.1 pupils per class and 19 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
School has Academy status, with more freedom over its curriculum and teaching methods than other state schools. As a member of The Forge Trust, a Multi Academy Trust of 6 schools, it also has access to more specialist teachers and resources than most state schools.
School enhances the curriculum with topic based and thematic teaching for some foundation subjects.
In the top 9% of schools in the country for pupil progress, over the last 4 years.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
School offers over 10 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete subjects to all pupils. DT, drama, dance integrated into other subjects. Choir. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Rated as Good by Ofsted in its last full inspection in 2014.

Find another school near The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Independent Prep Schools

Highfields School (0.9 miles).

State Primary Schools

All Saints Anglican/Methodist Primary School (3.7 miles); Bassingham Primary School (8.5 miles); East Bridgford St Peters Church of England Academy (8.7 miles).

Independent Senior Schools

Hollygirt School (21.4 miles); Nottingham Girls' High School GDST (21.7 miles); Nottingham High School (21.9 miles).

State Senior Schools

Minster School (11.5 miles); Toot Hill School (12.2 miles); The King's School.

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