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The Bay CE School

The Bay CE School was launched in September 2018, after Sandown Bay Academy was closed and re-opened federated with The Bay Primary school.

Ministerial approval to close Sandown Bay Academy enabled plans to extend The Bay CE Primary to become an all through school from 1 September 2018 catering for students aged 4-16.

Sandown Bay Academy was one of six secondary schools on the Isle of Wight and was run as an Academy, by a privately held company, AET.

Below are the articles OnTheWight has written about it.

18, October 2014·1 min read

Sandown Bay Academy exits Special Measures

Congratulations are in order for Sandown Bay Academy for working its way out of Special Measures. A great deal of hard work and determination has been shown by all involved.

Pupils and head teacher from The Bay CE School

19, April 2023·3 min read

Rapid improvement and success: The Bay CE School’s journey to ‘Good’ Ofsted rating

Island's Bay CE School celebrates 'good' Ofsted rating, highlighting rapid improvement despite pandemic challenges

28, November 2013·1 min read

Former Principal threatens libel action against Island councillor (updated)

Comments on the County Press Website have led to a threat of legal action, citing "severely damaged" to the "professional reputation and prospects of future employment" of former Principal.

21, March 2013·1 min read

Shaheen Khan-Jones appointed permanent Principal post at Sandown Bay Academy

Governors at Sandown Bay Academy hope the permanent appointment of Mrs Khan-Jones will establish the Academy as a flagship school for the Island.

9, May 2017·1 min read

Teachers’ Union shares deep concern over academy merger plans

NASAWT say the threat to close Sandown Bay Academy is a case of 'profit before educational provision'.

11, May 2018·1 min read

‘Substantial’ funding for Sandown Bay Academy repairs secured

Money has been found for repairs and a team of officers have visited the school to assess the state of the building.

8, May 2017·1 min read

Parents and pupils to protest against proposed Academy merger

A day-long peaceful protest has been organised by the deputy head boy for students and a peaceful protest by parents is also planned to take place on Tuesday at 3pm.

21, April 2021·3 min read

Unions join forces after plans to axe 15 jobs at Sandown school revealed

One staff member said they were I "appalled by the treatment of the staff over the past few years", as the future of 15 jobs is under threat in latest consultation

25, May 2018·2 min read

Letter: Why can’t we have 16+ education that suits Isle of Wight needs?

Leader of the Isle of Wight LibDems asks why can’t we have 16+ education that suits the needs and wishes of the Island? A diverse education system across the Island for a diverse population.

27, November 2013·2 min read

Government has written to AET over ‘unacceptably low standards’ (updated)

A letter from Lord Nash, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State, sent to Directors of AET in March said the standards of performance at the Academy were unacceptably low, and likely to remain low.

L to R Rachel Robers, Bethany Underdown, Yasmin Wright, Lauren Doncaster, Alexandra Linden-Jones, Leo Ballard, Niall Powell

22, August 2019·3 min read

Isle of Wight GCSE Results: Students and staff worked so hard to achieve some exceptional results at The Bay CE

The Head of School said every single student and staff member has something to celebrate and that as individuals every person from the Class of 2019 has excelled in some way.

29, September 2017·1 min read

Young enterprise group organise Halloween event primary schools

The events is ope n to years four to six from primary schools around the Isle of Wight and includes prizes for the best-dressed party-goer.

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