The Bay Church of England School
Voluntary controlled all-through school in Sandown (Isle of Wight).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
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.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
3 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- WORK FOR US
- Times Tables Rock Stars
- Little Wandle
Awards
4 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- UNICEF Rights Respecting SchoolsChildren's rights
- ArtsmarkArts and culture
- Healthy SchoolsHealth and wellbeing
- School Games MarkSport
Key facts
- URN
- 136013
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Constituency
- Isle of Wight East
- Setting
- Urban: Further from a major town or city
- Opened
- 2010
Governing body (6 current, 2 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Peter Higgin | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anna Payne | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ben Sillitoe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Sally Jones | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Carolyn Corbett | Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Anne Khanna | Governor | Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Ms Emily Melanie Brothers Former | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Rev Ian Lovell Former | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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