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The Bay Church of England School
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 9BA, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.8 / 100
Bottom 30%
Better than 30% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,249
Capacity
1,470
Ages
4–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this all-through school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with GCSE results where it ranks in the top 86% nationally for Attainment 8. While 48% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, there is room for improvement, particularly in higher grade attainment and EBacc entry rates. Parent satisfaction appears to be a strength, although the LocaleIQ score indicates some challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 21 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.3 | Bottom 14% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 48% | Bottom 10% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 27% | Bottom 11% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 11% | Bottom 4% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 3% | Bottom 4% UK |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 7% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.5%
White Other4.2%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed Other1.5%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Black African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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50.65734, -1.15948 · PO36 9BA
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN136013
School typeVoluntary controlled school
Websitewww.bayceschool.org
Frequently asked questions
What is The Bay Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
The Bay Church of England School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 February 2023.
Is The Bay Church of England School a good school?
The Bay Church of England School scores 29.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 30% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Bay Church of England School in GCSEs?
The Bay Church of England School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.3. 48% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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