The Bay Church of England School Catchment Area
The Bay Church of England School is a voluntary controlled special school in Sandown, Isle of Wight , serving pupils aged 4–16, with 1249 pupils, and a capacity of 1470 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby special schools below.
4–16
Age range
1,249
Pupils
1,470
Capacity
85%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Bay Church of England School Catchment Area Information
Admission to The Bay Church of England School follows a different process from mainstream schools. Isle of Wight assesses each child's Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) to determine appropriate placement — catchment area does not apply in the same way as mainstream admissions.
For more information on how Isle of Wight assesses EHCP placements and which schools are named, contact the council's SEND team directly. The council must publish its Local Offer explaining available provision.
Find Isle of Wight catchment area documents →The Bay Church of England School — School Information
- Full address
- Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- School type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Phase of education
- Special
- Age range
- 4–16 years
- Religious character
- Church of England
- Free school meals
- 25.5% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136013
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Bay Church of England School
Is The Bay Church of England School oversubscribed? ▾
The Bay Church of England School has a capacity of 1470 places and currently has 1249 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Isle of Wight.
What is the admissions policy for The Bay Church of England School? ▾
The Bay Church of England School uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Isle of Wight before each admissions cycle.
What age range does The Bay Church of England School cover? ▾
The Bay Church of England School is a special school in Sandown, Isle of Wight, serving pupils aged 4–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Bay Church of England School? ▾
The Bay Church of England School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.