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Medina College

Foundation school · Newport · PO30 2DX

Ages 11–19 · 1,271 pupils · Isle of Wight

Attainment 8

33.8

Overall absence

13.6%

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.68
−20+2
Attainment 833.8
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+44%
EBacc entry13%

EBacc APS: 2.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence13.6%
Persistent absence (10%+)42.9%
Unauthorised3.8%
Authorised absence
9.8%
Severe absence (50%+)
8.9%
Enrolments in measure
828

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (18 Jan 2024).

Capacity fill77%

1,271 pupils · 1,650 places

Pupils on roll
1,271
Boys / girls
599 / 672
School capacity
1,650
Capacity fill
1,271 / 1,650 (77%)
Free school meals
31.5%
FSM pupils
244
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Foundation school

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Supported by a trust
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Parr-Burman

Location

Address
Fairlee Road
Postcode
PO30 2DX
Town
Newport
County
Isle of Wight
Local authority
Isle of Wight
District
Isle of Wight
Constituency
Isle of Wight
Urban/rural
(England/Wales) Urban city and town

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
No Special Classes
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
12 on roll / 16 capacity

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed foundation school (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Newport, Isle of Wight, 1,271 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 31.5%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Newport
95
Secondary schools in Newport
6
Academies among open schools in Newport
8% (8)
Open schools in PO30
17
Secondary in PO30
3
Open schools in Isle of Wight LA
51
Secondary in Isle of Wight LA
6

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in NewportNear PO30

  • Medina College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newport · PO30 2DX · Isle of Wight

    Ages 11–19

    • FSM36.8%

    0.0 miles away

  • Christ The King College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Newport · PO30 5QT · Isle of Wight

    Ages 11–18

    • Att841.3
    • P8-0.3
    • EM5+40%
    • Absence9.3%

    1.7 miles away

  • Carisbrooke College

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Newport · PO30 5QU · Isle of Wight

    Ages 11–16

    • FSM30.9%

    1.8 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Parr-Burman

Official links