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Welcome to The Bay Church of England School

It is a real pleasure and privilege to welcome you to our website. I hope that it gives existing and prospective parents and carers an opportunity to gain a real sense of our unique community and the education we provide. As the Executive Headteacher, I feel privileged to have the opportunity to lead the school in its next exciting phase of development.Set in the heart of Sandown on the Isle of Wight, The Bay Church of England School caters for ages 4 to 16 over two sites and offers an excellent and diverse provision for all. Inspiring learners, within our supportive Christian ethos, so that each and every child has the opportunity to excel. We are proud to share the individual and collective success of our students and are committed to providing a high quality education for all.I hope very much that you will enjoy looking through our website. If you are considering an application to the school, I would encourage you to come and visit us and see the school in action. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us. Duncan MillsExecutive Headteacher

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Voluntary controlled school

Suitable Ages

4 to 16

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,249 Total

No. of Boys

634 (50.8%)

No. of Girls

615 (49.2%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

N/A

A*/A grades

N/A


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

87%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

1%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:69%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:17%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:0%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

We're currently gearing up to offer you a full list of our courses. Stay tuned — amazing learning opportunities are on their way very soon. Thank you for your interest and enthusiasm!


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Nov 6, 2025

Open Day


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 20

Spring

1 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Mar 27

Summer

1 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - Jul 27

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Summer Half Term

May 25 - May 29


Alumni Stories

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Updates Coming Soon!

We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.


Enrichment Activities

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Every fortnight, students at the secondary site step away from their usual timetabled lessons and take part in Enrichment during period 5 — this is a unique opportunity to explore new interests, develop life skills, and build their cultural capital.

Girl's Netball
Climbing
Badminton

About School

RegionSouth East
Local AuthorityIsle of Wight
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed