Is King's Academy Bay House a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 7 January 2025 and graded each area separately, with quality of education judged Good. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded C, 34th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are King's Academy Bay House's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at King's Academy Bay House averaged an Attainment 8 score of 44.9 (England: 46.2). 46.2% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at King's Academy Bay House?

Applications for Year 7 places at King's Academy Bay House starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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King's Academy Bay House

Gomer Lane, Gosport, PO12 2QP

Local ranking34th of 69 secondary schools in Hampshire

Ofsted: GoodUpdated

Secondary

Phase

2128

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 7 January 2025. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Ofsted Inspection

Inspected 7 January 2025 — from September 2024 Ofsted no longer gave an overall grade, but each area below was judged in full

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Safeguarding standards Met

Quality of education: Good
Behaviour & attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership & management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good

Scale: Outstanding · Good · Requires improvement · Inadequate

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 44.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 46.2% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 68.0% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 325

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 92.0%
Continued in education: 86.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 88.0%
Higher education: 46.0%
Apprenticeships: 9.0%
Employment: 29.0%
Not sustained: 8.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

B-

Avg A-Level Grade

37.0

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

36.5

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

116

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 17.0% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 26.6
16-18 Cohort: 311

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 2003
Boys: 1011 (50%)
Girls: 1025 (50%)
Capacity: 2128 (96% full)
SEND: 19.1%
FSM Eligible: 23.6%
EAL: 5.9%
SEN with EHC Plan: 3.0%
SEN Support: 16.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 14.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 140.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,655/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 9.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 24.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 86.4%
White Other: 3.4%
Black African: 1.7%
Mixed White & Asian: 1.4%
Mixed Other: 1.1%
Asian Indian: 1.1%
Asian Other: 1.0%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.8%

86.4%

White British

3.4%

White Other

1.7%

Black African

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

02392587931

enquiries@kgabayhouse.uk

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Gomer Lane

Gosport, South East

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Administrative

URN: 137791
UKPRN: 10035997
Establishment No.: 5408
Trust: KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES

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