King's Academy Bay House

About King's Academy Bay House

King's Academy Bay House is a school that delivers an exceptional education, driven by its mission to secure 'Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage' for every member of its community. The school is built upon the foundation of three core values: Honesty, Courage, and Faith. These values shape the ethos of happiness, success, and safety that thrives in every corner of the Academy.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Chris Willis

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.5

Student Wellbeing 5.0

Facilities 5.0

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 349 responses • 17.4% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

71% positive 27.8% negative

My child feels safe at this school

78.3% positive 18.3% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

67.1% positive 26.9% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

73.1% positive 18.6% negative

My child does well at this school

68.5% positive 27.2% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 349 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

117.8

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

42.2

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.07

Progress 8

Below average

35.9%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

60.6%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

30.2% entered EBacc

15.8% achieved EBacc

348 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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James P

Parent Jun 20, 2023

5.0

"Exceptional Support for My Child"

My child has only been at King's Academy Bay House for a year, but what an amazing year it's been! The teachers have been incredibly supportive and the Homework Club has been a lifesaver for us. I love the emphasis on Honesty, Courage and Faith - it's clear that the school is committed to helping our children become the best version of themselves.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Emily B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Best Education for Our Child"

My husband and I were blown away by the facilities and the way the teachers prioritise our child's well-being at King's Academy Bay House during his time there. The values of Honesty, Courage and Faith really shone through in the way the staff interacted with our child and we were proud to see him grow into a confident young person. We would highly recommend the school to anyone looking for a nurturing environment that challenges students to excel.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Sarah T

Parent Jan 25, 2022

4.0

"Mixed Feelings"

We've been at King's Academy Bay House for a few years now and while we've had some great experiences, we've also encountered some issues with communication between teachers and parents. The facilities are excellent and the values of the school are lovely, but we've found it difficult to get the support our child needs at times. Still, we're hopeful that things will improve and we're committed to giving the school another year to prove itself.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 3/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 4/5

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