The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Church of England/Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.8
1.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
12%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.05
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 204 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 103 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England/Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,047
- Capacity
- 62%
- FSM
- 26.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Head
- Mr Andrew Montrose (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
July 2021 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
November 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
June 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2014 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2012 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Location
Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmCarisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Primary · Very close
Carisbrooke College
Secondary · 440m away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 719m away
Nine Acres Primary School
Primary · 808m away
Nodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.2km away
St George's School
Special school · Grammar · 1.4km away
Hunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Christ The King College a selective school?
No. Christ The King College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Christ The King College's Ofsted rating?
Christ The King College was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Christ The King College?
Christ The King College currently has 1,047 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Christ The King College take?
Christ The King College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Christ The King College?
Christ The King College is in Newport, PO30 5QT, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Christ The King College have a sixth form?
Yes, Christ The King College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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