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Bay House School
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- Gosport PO12 2QP
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Based on the inspection date: 08 February 2024
Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Requires Improvement |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Requires Improvement |
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Academic Progress: Not all pupils make the progress they need to through the curriculum.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils enjoy coming to school, but discriminatory language is too common.
Academic Progress: Clear articulation of improvements needed
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behavior policy changes noted, but consistency required
Qualifications and Training: Continuous CPD supported by trust
Current Educational Practices: Adaptive practice shared effectively
Strengths and Challenges: There is variability in how well teaching meets the needs of all pupils.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff feel supported, early stage implementations
Opportunities for Involvement: Improved communication supports attendance
Communication: Regular updates with parents
Communication: Pupils and parents are not clear about who is in charge of which aspects of school life.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents informed, satisfaction implied
Actions for Quality Improvement: Merging trust support effective
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders must ensure all staff insist on high expectations of behaviour.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders should continue to improve teaching curriculum consistently.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Increased staff presence
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Attendance systems improve safety
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils do not always report bullying because they worry about repercussions.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Staff support helps create safety
Extracurricular Offerings: A well-planned careers programme introduces pupils to local industries.
Career Counselling Services: Students are well supported in their academic learning and university applications.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders quickly identify pupils with SEND and share detailed plans with teachers.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Special needs well supported
Subjects Offered: Pupils study a wide and ambitious range of subjects in key stage 3, including three modern foreign languages.
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About Us
Bay House School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 2060 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1.
At this school, 33% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
94.70% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The illustrious past of Bay House School dates all the way back to 1838. Alexander Baring, who later became Lord Ashburton, built the house that now forms part of the school as his summer residence. The arch atop Constitution Hill was also created by the home's architect. At Bay House, later known as Ashburton House, a naval college was founded in 1870. The institution was attended by Prince Alfred Ernest, Duke of Edinburgh, the second son of Queen Victoria. While he was attending classes there, he stayed in Alverbank House. In 1892, Col. Francis Sloane-Stanley, a close friend of the Prince of Wales who was later to become King Edward VII took over the house. The 17 acres of parkland were given to the residents of the borough along with the house in 1943 when it was sold to Gosport Borough Council. As the Royal Engineers' base during the war, this was a significant time in the house's history. The residence was converted into Gosport County Grammar School after the war. In 1972, the institution adopted the name Bay House School. Since then, it has advanced substantially, bringing a sixth form to the Gosport region, among other things. We are extremely proud of the school's past and the advancements it has made lately.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
C+
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B-
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C+
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 13.3 | 15.1 | 17.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 33% | 48% | 20% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 13.20% | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.36 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 33% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.41 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 342 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.38 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 24% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.96 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 339 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 32% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 16% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.11 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 1 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 67% 1 | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 42% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% 1 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 20% 1 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.11 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 351 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 89% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 34% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.16 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 4 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% 4 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 46% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% 15 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 21% 9 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.98 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 94% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 343 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 86% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 25% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 25% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.21 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 51% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 30% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 348 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 33% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.18 | 31.1 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.73 | 30 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.20% | 15.92% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 213 | 721 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 67% | 46.39% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 6.44% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 30.56% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.67% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.62 | 32.69 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 41.37 | 30.25 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 20.25% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 182 | 849 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 77% | 50.11% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 1% | 5.28% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 14% | 28.17% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 6% | 11.39% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 37.79 3 | 27.77 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.42 2 | 25.19 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.3% | 13.45% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 203 | 838 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 70% | 44.24% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 8.12% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 33.53% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 10.41% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.88 1 | 27.42 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.57 | 26.19 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 12.79% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 15 | 21 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 40 | 185.13% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 7.73% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 30.67% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 6.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.64 | 27.72 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.42 | 26.27 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 18.4% | 13.26% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 8 | 17 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 28 | 192.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.5% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 15% | 34.14% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 5% | 6.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
13 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Bay House School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1