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Leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Outcomes for pupils Satisfactory
Early years provision Requires Improvement
Behaviour and safety of pupils Good
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Foundational Skills: Phonics is taught increasingly well in early years and key stage 1, showing rising proficiency among pupils.
Success of the Curriculum: Good teaching results in above average progress in key stage 2 for reading, writing, and mathematics.
Areas Needing Improvement: Attainment in reading, writing, and mathematics in key stage 1 remains low; greater consistency needed in early years.
Support for Falling Behind: Deployment of teaching assistants effectively supports pupils, including targeted questioning to extend learning.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are keen to learn, polite, and courteous, demonstrating positive attitudes towards their roles and learning.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils' progress in reading, writing, and mathematics is good in key stage 2 but low in key stage 1.
Support for SEND Pupils: Effective interventions support pupils with special educational needs, with detailed records maintained by safeguarding lead.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding measures are effective, staff are well-trained, and pupils feel safe, including online.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Attendance is promoted well, with early help provided to families needing extra support.
Parent Feedback: Parents generally provide positive feedback; limited to three responses on Parent View.
Parental Involvement: Parents are involved through trustee meetings and school-related activities.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are effectively monitored with clear targets related to student progress.
Teaching Staff Challenges: No significant challenges with teaching staff mentioned; overall positive feedback on teacher engagement.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Assessment includes regular monitoring cycles and targeted strategies for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Good teaching leads to significant progress in key stage 2; areas for improvement in early years and key stage 1.
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The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Nottinghamshire, East Midlands.

It has 529 students from age 2-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.

At this school, 71% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.

This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.

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All of our kids are expected to have a strong work ethic and the self-assurance needed to contribute positively to society. We make sure that our kids are well-versed in the fundamentals of arithmetic and English so that they are ready for the next stage of their education after primary school. We make sure that our students have the drive and cultural capital necessary to flourish in the future through a carefully thought-out curriculum.
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Newark NG24 4EP
Phase of Education Primary Primary Primary
Type Academies Academies Academies
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B+
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Ofset report Good Good Good
Age range 2-11 3-11 3-11
Gender Co-Ed Co-Ed Co-Ed
Student teacher ratio 15.1 19.5 24
Proficient Math 103 100 100
Proficient Read 104 101 103
Grade 5 or above GCSE - - -
Grade 5 or above A Level - - -
Day Fees - - -
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Primary Exam Result

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 103 99 97
Reading 104 99 98

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 71% 57.79% 55.92%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 7.5% 7.4%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 4.1 Well Above Average
Writing 4.5 Well Above Average
Maths 3.1 Above Average

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

Exam Result Not Published

Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 107 3 98 96
Reading 105 2 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 79% 18 62.04% 60.39%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 14% 10 9.87% 9.69%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 3.6 Above Average
Writing 3.1 Above Average
Maths 4.2 Well Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 96 94
Reading 103 1 97 95

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Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 61% 1 61.52% 59.48%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 4% 1 8.63% 9.14%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 0.9 Above Average
Writing 2.8 Above Average
Maths 2.3 Above Average

View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.

Average scaled score School LA England
Maths 104 96 93
Reading 102 96 93

Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).

Reading, writing and maths School LA England
Pupils meeting the expected standard 60% 59.57% 56.27%
Pupils achieving at a higher standard 5% 8.85% 8.17%

Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.

Subject Progress score Description
Reading 2.1 Above Average
Writing 4.6 Well Above Average
Maths 4.0 Above Average
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Holidays 2024/25

Holidays Date
Autumn Half Term Holidays 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024
Winter Holidays 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025
Spring Half Term Holidays 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025
Spring Holidays 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025
Summer Half Term Holidays 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025
Summer Holidays 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025

Terms Dates 2024/25

Terms Dates
Autumn Term 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024
Autumn Term-2 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024
Spring Term 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025
Spring Term-2 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025
Summer Term 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025
Summer Term-2 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025
Students Teachers
15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1

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