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King's Academy Bay House
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
23.8 / 100
Bottom 24%
Better than 24% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,003
Capacity
2,128
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
94%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 43.8, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly standing out in the top 62% nationally. While 70% of students progress to university, only 26% reach top-third institutions, indicating room for improvement in post-secondary outcomes. Parent satisfaction is moderate at 65%, suggesting that while many families are content, there may be areas for enhancement in the school's community engagement.
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Last inspected: 7 January 2025Quality 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. | 43.8 | Bottom 38% 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%. | 60% | Bottom 33% 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%. | 41% | Bottom 42% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 30% 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%. | 14% | Bottom 30% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 26% | Above avg |
Based on 209 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (349 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of subjects
91%
Good range of extra-curricular
87%
My child feels safe
78%
Progress is communicated
78%
School has high expectations
73%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
69%
Behaviour is good
67%
I'd recommend this school
65%
School supports development
62%
School keeps me informed
59%
School responds to concerns
53%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British86.2%
White Other3.3%
Black African1.7%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
Mixed Other1.1%
Asian Other1.0%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.8%
Black Caribbean0.7%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Other0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Location
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50.78674, -1.16459 · PO12 2QP
School details
Frequently asked questions
What is King's Academy Bay House rated by Ofsted?
King's Academy Bay House was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 January 2025.
Is King's Academy Bay House a good school?
King's Academy Bay House scores 23.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 24% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about King's Academy Bay House?
Based on 349 Ofsted Parent View responses, King's Academy Bay House receives a satisfaction score of 67% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at King's Academy Bay House in GCSEs?
King's Academy Bay House achieved an Attainment 8 score of 43.8. 60% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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