The Bay Church of England School is an all-through voluntary-controlled school in Sandown, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this voluntary-controlled school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, The Bay Church of England School has a Progress 8 score of -0.48 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 38.2, 51% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 50% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 1,249 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.4%, 5% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 7.4%.
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The Bay Church of England School has a Progress 8 score of -0.48, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 38.2. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
51% of students at The Bay Church of England School achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At The Bay Church of England School, 50% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
65% met the expected standard in reading and 68% in maths.
The Bay Church of England School has an overall absence rate of 7.4%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at The Bay Church of England School is 20.4%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
The Bay Church of England School has 1,249 pupils on roll.
5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
The Bay Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, The Bay Church of England School is next inspection expected around 2027.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While The Bay Church of England School's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
110/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
40/mo
36% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 5.8 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 5.7
Bus Stops
18
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Sandown Rail Station
0.3km away · 2 stations nearby
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.