The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 35.2 vs national 43.8)
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
35.2
8.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.33
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
3%
Based on 157 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 27 days per year on average — over a month of school.
41% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 98 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,226
- Capacity
- 74%
- FSM
- 34.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Jess Paul (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSummerfields Primary School
Primary · 694m away
Medina House School
Special school · 1.2km away
Barton Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hunnyhill Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Nodehill Middle School
Middle deemed secondary · 1.8km away
Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
Nine Acres Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Medina College a selective school?
No. Medina College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Medina College?
Medina College currently has 1,226 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Medina College take?
Medina College caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Medina College?
Medina College is in Newport, PO30 2DX, in the Isle of Wight local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Medina College have a sixth form?
Yes, Medina College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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