The Bay Church of England School
The Bay Church of England School is an all-through school (Voluntary controlled school), ages 4–16, in Sandown, PO36, run by Isle of Wight council. It has 1,232 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (21 February 2023): Good.
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 21 February 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 57 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 7 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 60 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 | -0.48 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 38.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 26.6 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 158 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,232 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 29.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 5.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 15.77% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 5.12% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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