SchoolScoresMedina College
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Fairlee Road, Newport, PO30 2DX
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 21 January 2020. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
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 | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal development | Requires improvement |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
126 pupils in this year group.
30% — 7 points below the Isle of Wight average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 37% | 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. | 35.2 | 41.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 2.9 | 3.6 | 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.
157 pupils in this year group.
92% — about the same as the Isle of Wight average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 92% | 93% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 38% | 35% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 1% | 13% |
| Further education college | 50% | 50% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 2% | 2% | 3% |
| Work | 1% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 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
191 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C- | C | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 10% | 15% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 30% | 37% | 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. | 27.0 | 30.2 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
27 subjects, 460 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Studies:Single | 41 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Film Studies | 35 | 3% | 17% | 17% |
| Psychology | 29 | 7% | 7% | 19% |
| Sociology | 27 | 0% | 4% | 20% |
| Mathematics | 24 | 0% | 21% | 40% |
| English Language | 23 | 4% | 17% | 13% |
| Logic / Philosophy | 23 | 0% | 0% | 19% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 23 | 9% | 22% | 14% |
| Art and Design (Graphics) | 22 | 0% | 0% | 32% |
| History | 22 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| English Literature | 21 | 0% | 14% | 23% |
| Biology | 19 | 11% | 11% | 27% |
| Geography | 18 | 0% | 11% | 23% |
| Art and Design | 17 | 0% | 6% | 34% |
| Chemistry | 14 | 0% | 0% | 30% |
| Classical Civilisation | 14 | 0% | 7% | 23% |
| Computer Studies / Computing | 13 | 8% | 15% | 24% |
| Law | 13 | 8% | 15% | 17% |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | 12 | 0% | 8% | 19% |
| Government and Politics | 11 | 9% | 9% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 10 | 10% | 20% | 26% |
| Physics | 10 | 0% | 10% | 31% |
| Mathematics (Further) | 6 | 0% | 17% | 59% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Geology, Spanish, Music, 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.
287 students in this year group.
85% — 10 points above the Isle of Wight average, and 6 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 85% | 75% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 4% | 7% | 7% |
| Work | 31% | 35% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 80% | 85% |
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.
176 students in this year group.
52% — 6 points above the Isle of Wight average, and 8 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 52% | 46% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 9% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 63% | 52% |
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 Isle of Wight. 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 fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 109 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 53 |
| Of those, offered a place | 53 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 117 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.5
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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 16 places for social, emotional and mental health needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Isle of Wight | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 69% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 35.8% | 27.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 88% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 5.4% | 4.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 70% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 12% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.1% | 5.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 14.8% | 10.3%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 2% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 42.5% | 30.1%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 8% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 60.7 | 24.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Lower than 17% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 7.9% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded3 pupils | 0.24% | 0.24% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 2nd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 61% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 49% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.8 | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight). Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9% | 12.3%* | 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Christ The King College 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023) · 42% grade 5+ English and maths
- Carisbrooke College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023, before conversion) · 30% grade 5+ English and maths
- Priory School 2.0 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 25% A*/A at A level
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Medina College's Ofsted rating?
Medina College was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 21 January 2020.
How did Medina College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Medina College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 53 families put Medina College as their first choice for 109 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 53 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 150099.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 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.