Starting School (Year 7)
We have great pleasure in welcoming you and your family to The Bay CE School. We are delighted that you have chosen to join our welcoming and vibrant school community. As you will soon find out for yourself, The Bay CE School is a school that will encourage, support and challenge you to be your very best and to achieve ambitious goals, both inside the classroom and within the extensive range of extra-curricular and enrichment activities that we offer.
Click here to view the September start of term informationClick here to view the Enrichment Booklet
Click here to view the Powerpoint from the Transition Evening on Tuesday 6th May.
Information Guide 2025
Click here to view a copy of the Bay CE School Information Guide, which contains lots of useful and practical information about the school.
Curriculum Guide
Click here to view the Curriculum Guide for 2025-2026
*Please note, this is correct as of June 2025.
Uniform and PE kit
Click here to read information about purchasing uniform and PE kit.
Mobile Phones
From September 2025 a ban of the use of mobile phones will be implemented during the school day. Please click here to read a letter with more information.
Equipment List
Click here to view a copy of the equipment list.
Timings of the day
Click here to view a copy of the timings of the day.
Newsletters
Click here to read our recent Newsletters.
Inspire Magazine
Click here to read our termly Inspire Magazine.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Some of our students answer some FAQs about starting secondary school. Click on the question below to view the video. We hope they are helpful.
I have heard there is a house system but I don’t know what this is?
I am really worried about getting lost - how will I know where to go?
What do I do at break and lunch?
I really enjoy sports. Are there lots to choose from?
I enjoy reading. Is there a library I can use?
I have heard you get loads of homework at secondary school. Is this true?
At primary school, we are given pens and pencils to use. Is this the same at secondary school?
Am I allowed my phone in school?
Are we allowed to wear trainers?
Can I go to the toilet during lessons?
I am worried about the older children in school . Are they scary?
