Christ The King College
Newport, PO30 5QT · Isle of Wight · secondary school
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5th of 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.1/10 against 855 of them, against 2.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 5 | 35% | 0.19 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 33.1 · 21 | 30% | 0.62 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.29 · 28 | 25% | 0.70 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.3 · 30 | 10% | 0.30 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Christ The King College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 42.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.8, slightly above the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.29 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its position is much the same whether compared with all schools or only those whose pupils have similar backgrounds (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.9 out of 10 against all schools). Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in April 2024.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,131 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,700. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific actions are being taken to address the Requires improvement rating? How does the school ensure consistent teaching quality across all departments?
What Ofsted said about Christ The King College
Overview
The inspection found that while the school has a "well-designed curriculum" and pupils behave well, teaching quality is inconsistent, limiting learning in some subjects. Leaders’ ambitions are clear but are "not translating into practice as consistently as they should," resulting in an overall judgement of "Requires improvement."
Strengths
- Pupils "behave well" in a "calm and orderly" environment, feeling safe and valued as individuals.
- The curriculum is "well-designed" with a "coherent approach" to building knowledge over time.
- Sixth-form provision is strong, with students taking up leadership roles and achieving well where teaching is secure.
- Personal development is effective, with pupils well-equipped for life in modern Britain through robust PSHE and careers programmes.
- Staff workload is considered thoughtfully, and governors ensure they have the necessary skills to fulfil statutory obligations.
Areas to improve
- Teachers must better assess pupils’ prior learning and check understanding to "close gaps and address misconceptions."
- Leaders need to continue addressing barriers to attendance, as absence for some pupils "remains too low" and risks falling behind.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.3 |
| 2024/25 | 44.8 |
| 2025/26 | 42.3 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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