Bembridge Church of England Primary School vs The Bay Church of England School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 6.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bembridge Church of England Primary School
Bembridge · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
186 students
The Bay Church of England School
Sandown · Local authority all-through · Ages 4–16
1,232 students
| Measure | Bembridge Church of England Primary School Bembridge, South East | The Bay Church of England School Sandown, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1774 of 2,471 | #436 of 679 |
| National rank | #10581 of 15,697 | #2747 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 4–16 |
| Students | 186 | 1,232 |
| Pupils on roll | 186 | 1,232 |
| Free school meals | 12.9% | 29.9% |
| Capacity filled | 88.6% | 83.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | 57% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 4% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 26.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 47.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.02 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Bembridge | Sandown |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.bembridgeceprimary.co.uk/ | www.bayceschool.org |
The verdict
- •Bembridge Church of England Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.0 vs 34.0).
- •The Bay Church of England School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (57% vs 54%).
- •The Bay Church of England School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 4%).
- •The Bay Church of England School is the larger school with 1,232 students compared with 186.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bembridge Church of England Primary School better than The Bay Church of England School?
On the Success Index (England), Bembridge Church of England Primary School ranks higher (38.0 vs 34.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bembridge Church of England Primary School and The Bay Church of England School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Bembridge and Sandown in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Bembridge Church of England Primary School: 186. The Bay Church of England School: 1,232. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Bembridge Church of England Primary School and The Bay Church of England School rank in South East?
Bembridge Church of England Primary School is 1774th of 2,471 and The Bay Church of England School is 436th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).