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School Compass
The Bay Church of England School
Sandown · Isle of Wight · PO36 9BA. all-through · Voluntary controlled school · State-funded · Ages 4 to 16. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.
Published snapshot
Figures come from the same Isle of Wight index as the compare tool. Gaps are common — treat blanks as prompts to dig deeper, not as a verdict.
- Ofsted overall
- Good
- KS2 RWM expected
- 57%
- Attainment 8
- 38.3
- English & maths 9–4
- 48%
Ofsted publication date: 26/04/2023. Open Ofsted report
Common questions
Short factual answers from published data — use the compare tool and a visit for fit, not tables alone.
What is The Bay Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
The Bay Church of England School has an overall Ofsted grade of Good (published 26/04/2023). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.
What are The Bay Church of England School's Key Stage 2 results?
Published DfE figures show 57% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (RWM) at the end of primary. Compare with neighbours in School Compass — not as a league table.
Where is The Bay Church of England School?
The Bay Church of England School is in Sandown (PO36 9BA), Isle of Wight. URN 136013.
How do I compare The Bay Church of England School with nearby schools?
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Inspection excerpt
Verbatim from the published report (School inspection: Good School inspection · 21 February 2023). Open the full PDF for context.
s. Leaders and governors should now evaluate and evolve how they assure themselves of the impact of their wider work, so they can hone in on the next phase of school improvement priorities. How can I feed back my views? You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child's school, or to find out…
From the school's website
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Citation
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The Bay Church of England School
URN: 136013
Local authority: Isle of Wight
Town: Sandown
Postcode: PO36 9BA
Ofsted overall: Good (26/04/2023)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-29
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/136013/
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