Highfields School vs The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highfields School
Newark · Independent primary · Ages 2–11
117 students
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | Highfields School Newark, East Midlands | The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #817 of 1,516 |
| National rank | – | #9621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 117 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 117 | 507 |
| Free school meals | – | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 59.1% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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 | highfieldsschool.co.uk | www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is the larger school with 507 students compared with 117.
- •Highfields School is a independent 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 Highfields School better than The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Highfields School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Highfields School: 117. The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Highfields School and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy rank in East Midlands?
Highfields School is unranked and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is 817th of 1,516 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).