Open State All-through Church of England Mixed

The Bay Church of England School

Winchester Park Road, Sandown, PO36 9BA
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The Bay Church of England School
Sandown, PO36 9BA
1,249 Pupils
1,470 Capacity
4–16 Age Range
25.50% FSM %
634 Boys
615 Girls
About The Bay Church of England School

The Bay Church of England School is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 4–16 based in Isle of Wight, South East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Church of England character.

It has 1,249 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,470. Current headteacher: Duncan Mills.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Isle of Wight or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Voluntary controlled school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education All-through
Status Open
Local Authority Isle of Wight
Region South East
Administrative District Isle of Wight
Parliamentary Constituency Isle of Wight East
Ward Sandown North
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Church of England
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Opened 01-09-2010
UKPRN 10072313
URN 136013
Data Last Updated 26-09-2025
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Peter Higgin Chair of Governors 27/02/2023 26/02/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sandy Bramley Governor 16/05/2023 28/09/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Emily Brothers Governor 01/11/2022 31/10/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Carolyn Corbett Governor 29/04/2024 28/04/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Neil Denley Governor 02/10/2024 01/10/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sally Jones Governor 01/06/2024 31/05/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Anne Khanna Governor 16/05/2023 15/05/2027 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Rev Ian Lovell Governor 05/11/2021 04/11/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Duncan MIlls Governor 06/06/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Anna Payne Governor 11/06/2021 10/06/2025 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anna Payne Governor 15/07/2025 14/07/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Selina Powder Governor 06/12/2023 05/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Forest Edge School
0.83 km • Sandown
Other
Broadlea Primary School
1.57 km • Sandown
Other
Gatten and Lake Primary School
2.24 km • Shanklin
Other
Brading Church of England Controlled Primary School
2.75 km • Sandown
Other
Newchurch Primary School
3.41 km • Sandown
Other
St Blasius Shanklin CofE Primary Academy
3.5 km • Shanklin
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
The Bay Church of England School is a Voluntary controlled school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sandown, Isle of Wight.
The Bay Church of England School has 1,249 pupils, with a capacity of 1,470.
The Bay Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 16.
Yes, The Bay Church of England School has a Church of England religious character.
The Headteacher at The Bay Church of England School is Mr Duncan Mills.
The Bay Church of England School is at Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA, in the Isle of Wight local authority, South East.
Sixth form at The Bay Church of England School: Does not have a sixth form.
The Bay Church of England School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Duncan Mills
Winchester Park Road, Isle of Wight, Sandown, PO36 9BA
01983403284
www.bayceschool.org
Location
PO36 9BA  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 136013
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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