Chuter Ede Primary School vs The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chuter Ede Primary School
Newark · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
615 students
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | Chuter Ede Primary School Newark, East Midlands | The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #772 of 1,516 | #817 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #9273 of 15,697 | #9621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 615 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 615 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 16.9% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 97.6% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 64% | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.chuterede.com | www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Chuter Ede Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (44.0 vs 42.5).
- •The Sir Donald Bailey Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (75% vs 64%).
- •Chuter Ede Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (2% vs 0%).
- •Chuter Ede Primary School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 507.
- •Chuter Ede Primary School is a local authority school while The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Chuter Ede Primary School better than The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Chuter Ede Primary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 42.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Chuter Ede Primary School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Chuter Ede Primary School: 615. The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Chuter Ede Primary School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy rank in East Midlands?
Chuter Ede Primary School is 772nd of 1,516 and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is 817th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).