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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
5.2 / 100
Bottom 5%
Better than 5% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,226
Capacity
1,650
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
74%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 35.2, this school performs better than 94% of schools nationally, though it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 46%, while 52% progress to university, with 10% attending top-third institutions. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 15% may be a consideration for parents seeking a more academically rigorous environment.
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Last inspected: 21 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 35.2 | Bottom 6% 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%. | 46% | Bottom 8% 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%. | 30% | Bottom 17% 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%. | 15% | 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%. | 52% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 176 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.1%
White Other2.6%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.7%
Black African0.7%
Asian Indian0.5%
Other0.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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50.71157, -1.28255 · PO30 2DX
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN150099
School typeAcademy converter
Websitemedina.iow.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Medina College rated by Ofsted?
Medina College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 January 2020.
Is Medina College a good school?
Medina College scores 5.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 5% 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 Medina College in GCSEs?
Medina College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 35.2. 46% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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