The Bay Church of England School
Voluntary controlled school
Sandown, PO36 9BA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 13% in England
6 of 7 in Isle of Wight
Pupils
1,232
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.4 | 38.2 | 38.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28% | 33% | 27% | |
| Average English grade | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.1 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.6 | 3.8 | 3.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 22% | 18% | 18% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | -0.48 | — |
48% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Lift Ryde · 4.6 mi · Good · Bottom 44% in England
- The Island Free School · 4.8 mi · No rating · Top 27% in England
- Medina College · 6.6 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 9% in England
- Christ The King College · 7.1 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 32% in England
- Carisbrooke College · 7.3 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 22% in England
- King's Academy Bay House · 9.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 31% in England
The neighbourhood
The Bay Church of England School is in Sandown & Brading (typical home £207,200, crime high).
What is The Bay Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Bay Church of England School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The Bay Church of England School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Bay Church of England School is in the bottom 13% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.