SchoolScoresKing's Academy Bay House
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
Gomer Lane, Gosport, PO12 2QP
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Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
63 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
Hampshire comparisons use the 12 of its 72 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 60 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 87% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 94% | 77% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 85% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 81% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 70% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 84% | 69% | 78% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 13 parents whose child had been bullied 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 99% of 344 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 85% | 48% | 43% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 57 parents who had raised a concern 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 92% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 70% | 74% |
| My child with SEND gets the support they needOf 12 parents of children with SEND 10th highest of 11 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 23% of 356 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 42% | 57% | 63% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Hampshire. Higher than 91% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 97%said yes | 78% | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 3%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Hampshire figures pool parents at the Hampshire schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
344 pupils in this year group.
41% — 4 points below the Hampshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 45% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 43.8 | 45.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
339 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Hampshire average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 24% | 6% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 20% | 40% | 13% |
| Further education college | 41% | 38% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 3% | 4% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 91% | 92% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
116 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B- | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 23% | 32% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 58% | 61% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 37.0 | 36.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 308 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology | 35 | 6% | 9% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 28 | 36% | 46% | 40% |
| Physics | 21 | 10% | 29% | 31% |
| Government and Politics | 20 | 0% | 20% | 26% |
| English Literature | 19 | 11% | 11% | 23% |
| Sociology | 19 | 0% | 16% | 20% |
| Biology | 18 | 6% | 33% | 27% |
| History | 16 | 13% | 38% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 14 | 0% | 7% | 16% |
| Art and Design (3d Studies) | 13 | 0% | 23% | 28% |
| Chemistry | 13 | 8% | 46% | 30% |
| Economics | 12 | 0% | 8% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 11 | 0% | 9% | 32% |
| Geography | 11 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Ancient History | 10 | 0% | 30% | 16% |
| English Language | 9 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 33% | 100% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Drama and Theatre Studies, Film Studies, Religious Studies, Art and Design (Fine Art), Music, Physical Education / Sports Studies, Art and Design (Textiles), Computer Studies / Computing, Dance, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
225 students in this year group.
88% — 6 points above the Hampshire average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 82% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 9% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 28% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 90% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
209 students in this year group.
70% — 11 points above the Hampshire average, and 10 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 70% | 59% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 26% | 19% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 75% | 70% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Hampshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 325 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 308 |
| Of those, offered a place | 308 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 467 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 1.0 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Hampshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 41% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 23.6% | 21.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 51% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.0% | 4.4%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 67% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.1% | 13.8%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 27% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.9% | 8.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Lower than 33% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.3% | 8.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Lower than 44% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.8% | 21.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 36.6 | 20.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 2nd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Lower than 13% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.15% | 0.09% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 26% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 35% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.2 | 11.3 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Gosport. Higher than 43% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.2%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Vincent College 1.6 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · D average A level grade
- King's Academy Brune Park 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Inadequate (2023, before conversion) · 16% grade 5+ English and maths
- Bridgemary School 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 21% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Portsmouth Grammar School 2.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 61% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is King's Academy Bay House's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 7 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did King's Academy Bay House do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend King's Academy Bay House?
97% of the 63 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend King's Academy Bay House to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is King's Academy Bay House oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 308 families put King's Academy Bay House as their first choice for 325 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 308 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 137791.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.