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The Bay Church of England School

Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA

Voluntary controlled school
Church of England
Pupils
1,249
Ages
4-16
FSM
25.5%
Attainment 8
38.2
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
75.0%
Writing
72.0%
Maths
73.0%
RWM Combined
57.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.2
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
8.1%
Basics 9-5
26.6%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
10.8%
EBacc APS
3.01
EBacc 9-5
1.9%
EBacc 9-4
2.5%
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About The Bay Church of England School

The Bay Church of England School is a secondary school in Sandown, Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.2. The school has around 1,249 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Winchester Park Road, Sandown, PO36 9BA | More schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Bay Church of England School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2023 — Good
  2. May 2014 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The Bay Church of England School

What is The Bay Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Bay Church of England School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Bay Church of England School's latest exam results?
The Bay Church of England School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.2. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Bay Church of England School located?
The Bay Church of England School is a secondary school in Sandown, Isle of Wight (PO36 9BA).
How many pupils attend The Bay Church of England School?
The Bay Church of England School has around 1,249 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Bay Church of England School with other schools?
View The Bay Church of England School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Isle of Wight.