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The Bay Church of England School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Bay Church of England School
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The Bay Church of England School
- All-through
- Sandown PO36 9BA
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils gain the knowledge they need for a successful future.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well and understand what is expected of them.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: New curriculum delivered by well-trained staff helps younger pupils read accurately and fluently.
Teacher Engagement: Leaders have established an atmosphere of trust among staff.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Consistent approach in checking progress, though more focus needed on pinpointing prior learning.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Staff use a consistent approach to check on pupils鈥� progress, but sometimes focus more on examination techniques.
Communication with Parents: School communicates pupils' progress and events effectively through various channels.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents are generally satisfied, as evidenced by their responses and feedback.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents can use Ofsted Parent View to share opinions and feedback on the school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly and effectively when pupils are identified as being at risk of harm.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders have raised standards and structured the curriculum to improve GCSE outcomes.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Work to improve understanding of bullying means concerns are reported and addressed successfully.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Behaviour has improved over time as expectations have risen.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff are alert to risks and use opportunities to teach pupils how to stay safe.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Pupils have access to a range of opportunities to become active citizens.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Whole-school approach to promoting reading is evolving to support pupils' academic needs.
Career Counselling Services: Careers information and guidance make effective use of local expertise.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Older pupils are working at higher standards due to changes in curriculum structure.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND receive excellent support and make excellent progress.
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a broad range of subjects aligning with the national curriculum.
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About Us
The Bay Church of England School is a top rated, All-through, Co-Ed, Church of England school located in Isle of Wight County, South East.
It has 1290 students from age 4-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1.
At this school, 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 56% | 51.46% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 3.56% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.4 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.3 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 106 3 | 100 | 96 |
| Reading | 106 3 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 16 | 58.44% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 13% 5 | 6.26% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.2 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | 0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 1 | 99 | 94 |
| Reading | 103 1 | 103 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 51% 1 | 54.31% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 7.26% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above Average |
| Maths | -0.5 | Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 97 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 100 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 52% | 53.03% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 5.92% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1.5 | Below Average |
| Writing | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Maths | -1.7 | Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.30 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 28% | 31.44% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 44.44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 31.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 11.33% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% | 15.44% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.01 | 2.82 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 96.29% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 189 | 142 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 91.43% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 35.14% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 28% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.86% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 27.57% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.14% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.64 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 23% | 31.44% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 45.22% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 29% | 32.89% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14.78% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% | 19.89% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.12 | 2.91 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 83% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 152 | 125 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 80.86% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 37.14% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 27% | 26.86% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 14.71% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 1.29% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.41 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 21% | 23.67% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 41.33% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% | 6.44% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 7% | 11.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 2.99 | 2.61 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 87.4% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 24.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 33.4% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.4% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.8% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 18% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 28.11% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 16.33% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 4.78% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 7.44% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 1.99 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 76.8% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 113 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 54.8% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 22.8% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.8% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 0% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 30th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 29th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
18 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Bay Church of England School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
