The Sir Donald Bailey Academy

StatePrimary+ Nursery

GoodPrimaryAges 2–11523 pupils

Bailey Road, NG24 4EPWebsite01636680142

Good523 pupilsAges 2–11

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Good2y ago

Inspected Jun 2023

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Ages2 - 11

Pupils523

Good2y ago

Ages2 - 11

Pupils523

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Type

Academy

Phase

Primary

Age Range

2 - 11

Gender

Co-educational

Capacity

523 / 585 (89%)

Head Teacher

Mrs Joanne Knapp

At a Glance

InspectionGood

Inspected Jun 2023

Results

KS2 SATs Combined: 71%

AdmissionsPlaces likely available

Places available (2025-26)

6.0%

Absence rate

Avg 5.9%

Food hygiene

Key Metrics

Borough Comparison

Absence rate

6.0%vs 5.9% avg

Absence & Behaviour

Overall absence rate6.0%

National avg: 5.4%

Persistent absence19.1%

National avg: 13.7%

Suspension rate1.5%

Permanent exclusion rate0.0%

2024-25

Inclusion & SEND

SEN Support12.6%

Near averageEngland average: 13%

EHC Plans1.3%

Below averageEngland average: 4.3%

Primary needs breakdown

Social, Emotional & Mental Health22 pupils (30%)

Speech, Language & Communication19 pupils (26%)

Autistic Spectrum Disorder16 pupils (22%)

Moderate Learning Difficulty5 pupils (7%)

Hearing Impairment4 pupils (5%)

Physical Disability3 pupils (4%)

Visual Impairment2 pupils (3%)

Specific Learning Difficulty2 pupils (3%)

2024-25

Source: DfE School Census 2023-24

Staffing

Teachers (FTE)30

Teaching assistants (FTE)22

Support staff (FTE)34

2024-25

Demographics

Total pupils523

Free school meals58.3%

English as additional language14.1%

Ethnic backgrounds

White British79.3%

White Other11.3%

Chinese2.5%

Black African1.5%

Gypsy/Roma1.1%

Mixed White & Caribbean1.1%

Bangladeshi1.0%

Mixed White & Asian1.0%

Asian Other0.4%

Mixed Other0.4%

Indian0.2%

Unclassified0.2%

2024-25

Local Context

Food hygiene

Inspected Dec 2024

Spending Per Pupil

£7,036

total expenditure per pupil

£-364 vs primary national avg (£7,400)

Teaching staff£3,639

Support staff£1,180

Premises£126

Energy£142

Learning resources£409

Income per pupil£7,311

2023-24

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