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Carisbrooke College

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Carisbrooke College

Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
May 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

41.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
12.7%
Basics 9-5
30.2%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

41.3

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/2541.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
29.3%
EBacc APS
3.46
EBacc 9-5
7.8%
EBacc 9-4
9.5%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Christ The King College
0.44 km away · Voluntary aided school
Requires improvement
Lionheart School
1.4 km away · Pupil referral unit
Good
The Isle of Wight College
1.67 km away · Further education
St George's School
1.81 km away · Community special school
Good
Medina College
2.83 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement

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About Carisbrooke College

Carisbrooke College is a secondary school in Newport, Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. The school has around 598 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Mountbatten Drive, Newport, PO30 5QU | More schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Carisbrooke College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. May 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Carisbrooke College)
  3. Feb 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Carisbrooke College)
  4. Dec 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Carisbrooke College)
  5. Oct 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Carisbrooke College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Carisbrooke College

What is Carisbrooke College's Ofsted rating?
Carisbrooke College received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Carisbrooke College's latest exam results?
Carisbrooke College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Carisbrooke College located?
Carisbrooke College is a secondary school in Newport, Isle of Wight (PO30 5QU).
How many pupils attend Carisbrooke College?
Carisbrooke College has around 598 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Carisbrooke College with other schools?
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