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Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU, Isle of Wight
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
17.1 / 100
Bottom 17%
Better than 17% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
598
Capacity
600
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.4, the school performs in the top 73% nationally, though only 53% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Recent Ofsted findings indicate that the school requires improvement, which may be a consideration for parents. Overall, while there are strengths in academic performance, particularly in comparison to other institutions, the school is working towards enhancing its overall quality of education.
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Last inspected: 23 May 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. | 41.4 | Bottom 27% 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%. | 53% | Bottom 20% 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%. | 29% | 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 |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British94.5%
Mixed Other1.3%
White Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Location
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50.69679, -1.31520 · PO30 5QU
School details
Local authorityIsle of Wight
RegionSouth East
URN150100
School typeAcademy converter
Websitecarisbrooke.iow.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Carisbrooke College rated by Ofsted?
Carisbrooke College was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 May 2023.
Is Carisbrooke College a good school?
Carisbrooke College scores 17.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 17% 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 Carisbrooke College in GCSEs?
Carisbrooke College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.4. 53% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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