The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 43.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is nearly full at 94% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
43.8
0.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
41%
1.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
21%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.34
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 339 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 197 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,003
- Capacity
- 94%
- FSM
- 22.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- KING'S GROUP ACADEMIES
- Head
- Mr Christopher Willis (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
February 2024 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
October 2017 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2013 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Gomer Lane, Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 2QP
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmGomer Infant School
Primary · 646m away
King's Academy Gomer
Primary · 664m away
Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School
Primary · 1.1km away
Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Leesland Church of England Controlled Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Leesland Church of England Controlled Infant School
Primary · 1.8km away
Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited
Independent · 1.8km away
Alver Valley Junior School
Primary · 1.8km away
Questions parents ask
Is King's Academy Bay House a selective school?
No. King's Academy Bay House is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is King's Academy Bay House's Ofsted rating?
King's Academy Bay House was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend King's Academy Bay House?
King's Academy Bay House currently has 2,003 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does King's Academy Bay House take?
King's Academy Bay House caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is King's Academy Bay House?
King's Academy Bay House is in Gosport, PO12 2QP, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does King's Academy Bay House have a sixth form?
Yes, King's Academy Bay House has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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