The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a academy converter serving families in Newark and the wider Nottinghamshire area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The Sir Donald Bailey Academy caters for mixed pupils from 2 to 11 years. With 523 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 585, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The school continues to operate in line with national standards for teaching, leadership and safeguarding, with a clear focus on supporting pupils’ progress and wellbeing.