Best secondary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) (2026)
Newport (Isle of Wight) has 3 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Christ The King College, in the top 69% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 40.5, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 0 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Newport (Isle of Wight) has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Bottom 32% in England |
Christ The King College Newport (Isle of Wight) · Church of England/Roman Catholic |
42.4 | 44.8 | 42% | Requires improvement | |
2 Bottom 22% in England |
Carisbrooke College Newport (Isle of Wight) |
41.4 | 41.4 | 30% | Requires improvement | |
3 Bottom 9% in England |
Medina College Newport (Isle of Wight) |
35.2 | 35.2 | 30% | Requires improvement |
Questions
What is the best secondary school in Newport (Isle of Wight)?
On exam results over the last three years, Christ The King College is the top-ranked secondary school in Newport (Isle of Wight), in the top 69% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.