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Christ The King College
Wellington Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.5 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,047
Capacity
1,700
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Church of England/Roman Catholic
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.8, the school performs above the national average, particularly in terms of the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths at 63%. However, it received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in November 2023, indicating areas needing development. While 65% of students progress to university, only 15% reach top-third institutions, suggesting a need for enhanced support in higher education pathways.
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Last inspected: 28 November 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.8 | Bottom 44% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 63% | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 42% | Bottom 45% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 12% | Bottom 20% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 10% | Bottom 20% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 65% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 15% | Average |
Based on 101 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.5%
Mixed Other4.2%
White Other2.8%
Asian Indian2.0%
Black African2.0%
Other1.6%
Asian Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.7%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Location
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50.69416, -1.31053 · PO30 5QT
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN135552
School typeVoluntary aided school
Frequently asked questions
What is Christ The King College rated by Ofsted?
Christ The King College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 November 2023.
Is Christ The King College a good school?
Christ The King College scores 25.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Christ The King College in GCSEs?
Christ The King College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.8. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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