Headteacher’s Message

Dear Students, Parents, and Guardians,

It is with immense pleasure that I welcome you to King’s Academy Bay House and King’s Academy Bay House Sixth Form.

Our commitment is to deliver an exceptional education, driven by our bold mission: to secure ‘Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage‘ for every member of our community. We are dedicated to providing the knowledge, skills, and character development needed to thrive anywhere in the world.

This ambitious mission is built upon the foundation of our three core values: Honesty, Courage, and Faith. These values shape the ethos of happiness, success, and safety that thrives in every corner of our Academy.

Our Values in Action

  • Honesty – We prioritise behaviours that promote transparency and truthfulness, always seeking what is best for all at KABH. We debate ideas openly and are not afraid to recognise mistakes, understanding that they are essential for learning and growth. This culture of open honesty ensures everyone feels happy, successful, and safe, able to express their thoughts and ideas without fear.
  • Courage – We instil the courage needed to face challenges head-on and adapt. This means we embrace diversity and champion inclusivity, creating a truly welcoming place. We demonstrate courage by engaging fully with feedback through resilience and self-regulation, and by being happy to ask questions when we are not sure. This is how we push beyond our perceived limits.
  • Faith – We hold an unwavering belief in the difference we can all make. Faith underpins our culture of safety; we are trusting and respectful to our whole community, making it safe to share concerns and make mistakes. We encourage others through kindness to have faith in their own abilities, knowing that resilience and self-regulation will fuel their curiosity and exploration.

Securing Excellence Together

Excellence at KABH is a journey we embark on together. Our passionate educators provide a challenging and stimulating academic environment, equipping you with the personalised skills necessary to excel academically and in the world beyond these walls.

As the Headteacher, I am excited to lead this journey with you. Together, grounded in Honesty, Courage, and Faith, we continue to drive outstanding Opportunity and Success on a Global Stage for our whole community.

Warm regards,

Chris Willis – Headteacher – King’s Academy Bay House

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Our students have spoken… and the winner is

This morning in tutor time, our official KABH mascot was revealed. This week pupils voted and the results are in. The Seagull!

Thank you to all students and tutor groups who took part in the voting process and helped make the decision.

Next week, we will be launching a competition for students to help choose his name .

Stay tuned for more updates!

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King's Academy Bay House3 days ago
A role that fits around your life—while making a real difference
Wondering what being a community school governor actually involves?
It’s simpler than you might think:
✔ Attend meetings during the academic year
✔ Ask questions and offer your perspective
✔ Support key strategic decisions
There’s no teaching involved and no need for prior experience—just a willingness to contribute and care about the future of young people.
💬 A small commitment of your time can have a lasting impact on our school and community.
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Creativity, Teamwork & Construction fun with Thakeham Homes

We were delighted to welcome Thakeham into school for an inspiring and interactive workshop with our Year 7 and 8 students!

Students were given a fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into the world of construction and housebuilding, learning more about the company and the wide range of exciting career opportunities available within the industry.

The workshop was packed with engaging hands-on activities, including:
🔹 A site layout challenge
🔹 Building houses using LEGO
🔹 Operating an electronic crane to lift and place a roof
🔹 Designing creative interior mood boards

Throughout the day, students demonstrated fantastic teamwork, creativity and problem-solving skills, while gaining valuable insight into the many roles involved in construction and design.
It was wonderful to see so much enthusiasm and engagement from our students. A huge thank you to Thakeham for delivering such a fun, inspiring and memorable experience! 👏🏡