The Bay Church of England School

Term dates

We haven't checked Isle of Wight's term dates yet. See the school's website.

Admissions

Places for Year 7 are applied for through your home council, not the school.

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How places are given: as a Church of England school, it may give priority to children of that faith, then usually by distance. Check its admissions policy.

How many families applied: Year 7

For September 2026, 137 families put this school as their first choice, and 190 places were offered. 137 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

How many families applied: Reception

For September 2026, 37 families put this school as their first choice, and 37 places were offered. 37 of the families who put it first got a place (100%).

Offers made on national offer day, from the Department for Education. Waiting lists and appeals can change things later. The hardest schools to get into.

Before and after school

No club is registered with Ofsted at this school's address. Ask the school about breakfast or after-school care, or find clubs nearby.

Ofsted inspection

Latest graded inspection, 21 February 2023. Overall: Good

Quality of education

Good

Behaviour and attitudes

Good

Personal development

Good

Leadership and management

Good

Early years

Good

Read the Ofsted reports

From Ofsted's published inspection data (Open Government Licence). Report cards and older grades use different scales, so they can't be compared directly.

About and location

Type

Voluntary controlled school

Phase

All-through

Ages

4–16

Pupils

1232 (capacity 1470)

Gender

Mixed

Religious character

Church of England

Diocese

Diocese of Portsmouth (ce)

Phone

01983403284

Address

Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA

Website

bayceschool.org

Official school record, including Ofsted reports