The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BAOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Bay Church of England School is an all-through school in Sandown for ages 4 to 16. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. It ranks 5th of 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in February 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 21 February 2023, report published 26 April 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 February 2023
This is less and less a school of two halves. Leaders' determined efforts have, bit by bit, raised standards in the secondary phase to meet those already established in the primary phase. Expectations for pupils to work hard and be successful are evident throughout. Consequently, pupils gain the knowledge they need for a successful future. In the main, pupils conduct themselves well, understanding what adults expect of them. The courteous and enthusiastic behaviour of younger pupils translates into a calm atmosphere in the secondary phase of the school. Most pupils are positive about their experiences of education. Older pupils recognise how behaviour has improved over time, as expectations have risen. Pupils are highly accepting of each other's differences. They feel safe in school, cared for by adults who understand their needs well. Work to improve pupils' understanding of bullying means they are reporting concerns more often than in the past. This enables leaders to address issues successfully when they arise.
What the school should improve
- Teachers' checks on what pupils know and can do are not consistently precise across the age and subject range. Consequently, gaps in pupils' learning are not always identified and addressed as quickly as they could be. This leads to pupils' learning in some foundation subjects being less secure than it is for others. Leaders should ensure that assessment routines enable teachers to identify pupils' next steps in learning so that their future planning meets these specifically.
- Although assessment and monitoring systems are in place, leaders are not currently using them as well as they could to evaluate the impact of their wider work. This risks them not prioritising improvements beyond those linked to pupils' academic outcomes. Leaders and governors should now evaluate and evolve how they assure themselves of the impact of their wider work, so they can hone in on the next phase of school improvement priorities.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
158 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
1,232 pupils on roll, with places for 1,470
Schools near The Bay Church of England School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lift Ryde | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 43.8 |
| The Island Free School | 5 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 51.0 |
| Ryde School with Upper Chine | 5 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Attainment 8: 22.2 |
| Medina College | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 35.2 |
| Christ The King College | 7 miles | Ofsted: Requires improvement | Attainment 8: 44.8 |
School details
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mr Steven Jones
- Phone
- 01983403284
- Address
- Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 136013
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.