Medina College
Newport, PO30 2DX · Isle of Wight · secondary school
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7th 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 — 1.3/10 against 587 of them, against 1.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 28.2 · 12 | 45% | 0.55 |
| Ofsted | 5 | 40% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 36.1 · 7 | 15% | 0.11 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Medina College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. The Attainment 8 score was 35.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Ofsted rated the school Requires improvement in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (2.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 1.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Duke of Edinburgh's Award and visit Eswatini and Mozambique on trips.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,094 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,650. 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 close the gap between the current Attainment 8 score and the national median? What specific actions are being taken to address the areas highlighted in the 2024 Ofsted inspection? How are the trips to Eswatini and Mozambique funded and organised for all interested students?
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 35.2 |
| 2025/26 | 36.1 |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
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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