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Bader Academy

Free schools special · Doncaster · DN3 2EW

Ages 5–19 · 131 pupils · Doncaster

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Ofsted

Not judged

Attainment 8

10.2

Overall absence

17.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Not judged

Inspection date

2025-07-08

Overall effectiveness
Not judged
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-2.08
−20+2
Attainment 810.2
English & maths grade 5+10%
English & maths grade 4+20%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.6

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)0%
Higher standard (RWM)0%
Avg scaled score — reading
92.0
Avg scaled score — maths
94.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
95.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence17.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)40.2%
Unauthorised5.0%
Authorised absence
12.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.1%
Enrolments in measure
107

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill120%

131 pupils · 100 places

Pupils on roll
131
Boys / girls
110 / 21
School capacity
100
Capacity fill
131 / 100 (131%)
Free school meals
48.9%
FSM pupils
64
Gender
Mixed
School type
Free schools special

Age range

Ages 5–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
NEXUS MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Nexus Multi Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Binks

Location

Address
Chappell Avenue, Edenthorpe
Postcode
DN3 2EW
Town
Doncaster
Local authority
Doncaster
District
Doncaster
Constituency
Doncaster Central
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed free schools special, Ages 5–19, in Doncaster, Doncaster, 131 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: special school. Free school meals: 48.9%.

Open schools in Doncaster
153
Academies among open schools in Doncaster
64% (98)
Open schools in DN3
14
Open schools in Doncaster LA
145

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Kirsty Binks
Telephone
01302433003
Website
www.baderacademy.org

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