The Bay Church of England School

  • All-through
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 4 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BAOpen in maps

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

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

60 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths57%

57%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths7%

7%, 1 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score103

103, 3 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score103

103, 2 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

158 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score38.3

38.3, 7.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths26.6%

26.6%, 18.8 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths47.5%

47.5%, 17.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc10.8%

10.8%, 29.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.02

3.02, 1.07 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,232 pupils on roll, with places for 1,470

Eligible for free school meals29.9%

29.9%, 3.4 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.6%

5.6%, 16 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support16%

16%, 1.2 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.5%

5.5%, 0.5 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Bay Church of England School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lift Ryde5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 43.8
The Island Free School5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 51.0
Ryde School with Upper Chine5 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 22.2
Medina College7 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 35.2
Christ The King College7 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 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
Website
bayceschool.org
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.