The Bay Church of England School
Voluntary controlled schoolAll-throughAges 4–16MixedChurch of England
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA
Headteacher · Mr Steven Jones
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Key facts
Pupils1,232Capacity 1,470
OfstedGoodInspected 21 February 2023
Free school meals29.9%
SEN provisionResourced provision
Ofsted
Good
Graded inspection on 21 February 2023.
- Quality of educationGood
- Behaviour and attitudesGood
- Personal developmentGood
- Leadership and managementGood
- Early yearsGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Reception applications close 15 January 2027
For September 2027. Apply through Isle of Wight council, not the school. National offer day is 16 April 2027.
How to apply in Isle of WightNearby schools for the same ages
- Broadlea Primary School1.0 mi
- Gatten and Lake Primary School1.4 mi
- Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School1.7 mi
- Newchurch Primary School2.1 mi
- St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy2.2 mi