Open Other Primary Mixed

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

Bailey Road, Newark, NG24 4EP
Part of: THE FORGE TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark, NG24 4EP
523 Pupils
585 Capacity
2–11 Age Range
57.20% FSM %
272 Boys
251 Girls
About The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 2–11 based in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 523 pupils on roll. School capacity: 585. Current headteacher: Joanne Knapp.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Nottinghamshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Nottinghamshire
Region East Midlands
Administrative District Newark and Sherwood
Parliamentary Constituency Newark
Ward Devon
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE FORGE TRUST
Opened 01-03-2015
UKPRN 10048926
URN 141760
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Newark, Nottinghamshire.
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy has 523 pupils, with a capacity of 585.
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy caters for pupils aged 2 to 11.
The Headteacher at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is Mrs Joanne Knapp.
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is at Bailey Road, Newark, NG24 4EP, in the Nottinghamshire local authority, East Midlands.
Sixth form at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Joanne Knapp
Bailey Road, Newark, NG24 4EP
01636680142
www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk
Location
NG24 4EP  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 141760
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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