Welcome to The Bay CE School, we are committed to providing a high quality of education, based on the principles and practice of the Church of England, in a challenging, stimulating and caring environment for children of all faiths and none.
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.
I hope very much that you will enjoy looking through our website. If you are considering an application to the school, I would encourage you to come and visit us and see the school in action. Should you have any questions in the meantime, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Executive Headteacher
Please click here to read a letter from Ms Leslie regarding the Tutor arrangements for year 11 in September.
Please click here to read the newsletter for 23rd July 2020.
Please click here to see the Secondary Newsletter for Thursday 23rd July 2020
Please click here to read the letter for all students in year 9, moving into year 10 in September 2020.
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Click here to read the letter to parents about the start of term arrangements for September
Tuesday 1st September: Staff training day
Tuesday 1st: Reception Information Evening
Due to the current government guidelines, we have decided to split the Information evening. We would like to invite one parent / carer from :
Mrs Taylor's class to attend the session between 5.00 - 5.45pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020.
Mrs Walsh's class to attend the session between 6.00 - 6.45pm on Tuesday 1st September 2020.
Information has been sent by email to parents of Reception Children.
Wednesday 2nd September: Staff training day
Thursday 3rd September: Start of term for Years 1-6
From Monday 7th September: Start of term for Reception (see details below)
Reception Intake
Group 1 – Birthdays up to 10th April 2016
Monday 7th September – 9:00am – 11:30am (Group 1)
Wednesday 9th September- 9.00am-12.15pm to include lunch (Group 1 and 2)
Thursday 10th September all children will attend for the full day 9.00am-2.45pm
Group 2 – Birthdays from 11th April to 31st August 2016
Tuesday 8th September – 9:00am – 11:30am (Group 2)
Wednesday 9th September- 9.00am-12.15pm to include lunch (Group 1 and 2)
Thursday 10th September all children will attend for the full day 9.00am-2.45pm.
Click here to read the letter to parents about the start of term arrangements for September.
Tuesday 1st September: Staff training day
Wednesday 2nd September: Staff training day
Thursday 3rd September: Year 7 only
Friday 4th September: Year 7 and 11 only
Monday 7th September: All year groups (Years 7-11)
