The Bay Church of England School, Sandown
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
29.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 65% to 75%. Maths has improved from 68% to 73%. Writing has improved from 67% to 72%.
Class Sizes
22.5
Avg class size
27.4
Infant (KS1)
29.6
KS2
55
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
1,232 pupils
1,470 capacity
238 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Sandown
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Sandown
Admissions Demand - Isle of Wight
Places available
1,342
Applications
1,244
Got 1st preference
85.5%
Got preferred school
96.0%
Secondary admissions across Isle of Wight (2025/26)
Inspection History(104)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.99933%
Overall absence
23.21429%
Persistent absence
1,288
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
The Bay Church of England School
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