Located in Gosport, King's Academy Bay House is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
King's Academy Bay House currently has around 2003 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.9% boys and 49.1% girls. Around 22.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9.9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.5%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (86.2%).
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 96% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (89%) , including 36% who stay in school sixth forms and 34% progressing to further education , while 3% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Gomer Lane, Gosport, PO12 2QP |
| Website: | https://kgabayhouse.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 02392587931 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Christopher Willis |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 137791 |
Ofsted inspection date: 07/01/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2128 |
| Number of Pupils: | 2003 |
| Number of Boys: | 1019 |
| Number of Girls: | 984 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9.9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 86.20% | 1726 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 67 |
| African | 1.70% | 34 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 22 |
| Indian | 1.00% | 21 |
| Other Asian | 1.00% | 20 |
| White and Black African | 0.80% | 16 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.80% | 16 |
| Caribbean | 0.70% | 14 |
| Chinese | 0.60% | 13 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 7 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.30% | 7 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gomer Infant School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 705 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Gomer Junior School Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 725 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Gomer Pyrford Close , Alverstoke PO12 2RP | - not rated | 725 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Community Infant and Pre-School Ashburton Road , Alverstoke PO12 2LH | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Alverstoke Church of England Aided Junior School The Avenue , Alverstoke PO12 2JS | 3out of 4 | 1,241 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bay House School Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Bay House Gomer Lane , PO12 2QP | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| King's Academy Brune Park Military Road , PO12 3BU | 1out of 4 | 2,901 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Brune Park Community School Military Road , PO12 3BU | - not rated | 2,902 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,728 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Vincent College Mill Lane , PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marycourt School 27 Crescent Road , Alverstoke PO12 2DJ | - not rated | 1,705 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbey House Independent Education and Care Limited 4 Foster Road , PO12 2JJ | - not rated | 1,971 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Oarsome Chance The Boathouse , St Vincent College PO12 4QA | - not rated | 2,729 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.