The Newark Academy vs The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Newark Academy
Newark · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,164 students
The Sir Donald Bailey Academy
Newark · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
507 students
| Measure | The Newark Academy Newark, East Midlands | The Sir Donald Bailey Academy Newark, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #159 of 329 | #817 of 1,516 |
| National rank | #1978 of 4,090 | #9621 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,164 | 507 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,164 | 507 |
| Free school meals | 28.2% | 58.6% |
| Capacity filled | 104.9% | 86.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 75% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47.3% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 68.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.87 | – |
| A level points per entry | 30.1 | – |
| town | Newark | Newark |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.newarkacademy.co.uk | www.sirdonaldbailey.co.uk |
The verdict
- •The Newark Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (49.7 vs 42.5).
- •The Newark Academy is the larger school with 1,164 students compared with 507.
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 The Newark Academy better than The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Newark Academy ranks higher (49.7 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 The Newark Academy and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Newark Academy: 1,164. The Sir Donald Bailey Academy: 507. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Newark Academy and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy rank in East Midlands?
The Newark Academy is 159th of 329 and The Sir Donald Bailey Academy is 817th of 1,516 among secondary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).