Sandown Bay Academy
URN: 136751 • Sandown PO36 9JH
Overview
- Name
- Sandown Bay Academy
- URN
- 136751
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 52.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Kelly (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- The Fairway, Sandown PO36 9JH
Summary
Sandown Bay Academy, located in Sandown on the Isle of Wight, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 880 students, against a capacity of 1,650. The academy is committed to fostering a supportive and safe environment, prioritising the welfare of its students. The ethos of the school revolves around the mission "Strive, believe, achieve," encouraging students to aim high in their academic and personal pursuits.
The curriculum at Sandown Bay Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, with a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a robust pastoral support system, where each student is assigned a Form Tutor to guide their progress and development. Additionally, the School Council and House System provide opportunities for student leadership and engagement.
Sandown Bay Academy values community involvement and encourages parents and families to participate in school activities. The academy aims to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing students for further education and future challenges through a rich educational experience.
The curriculum at Sandown Bay Academy is designed to cater to a diverse range of interests and abilities, with a strong emphasis on both academic excellence and extracurricular involvement. The school offers a robust pastoral support system, where each student is assigned a Form Tutor to guide their progress and development. Additionally, the School Council and House System provide opportunities for student leadership and engagement.
Sandown Bay Academy values community involvement and encourages parents and families to participate in school activities. The academy aims to develop well-rounded individuals, preparing students for further education and future challenges through a rich educational experience.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Sandown High School (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 880
- Boys
- 464
- Girls
- 416
- FSM %
- 15.40
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2018-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 880 | 464 | 416 | 1650 | 15.40 |
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