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Schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)

A town in Isle of Wight

  • Town
  • 21 schools and nurseries
  • 5,388 pupils

In short: Most primary schools here are rated Good or better, about the same as across England. Results at 11 are below England, and results at 16 were below England in 2026. Missing school is a bigger problem than across England.

Three children with backpacks crossing a street
A red-brick school building under a blue sky

Newport (Isle of Wight) at a glance

Behind England on results at 11

How Newport (Isle of Wight)'s schools compare with England, area by area.

  • Primary inspections

    Typical for England

    Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 11

    Below England

    Met the expected standard at KS2: 51%. England 62%. Higher is better.

  • Results at 16

    Below England

    Attainment 8: 39.2 in 2026. England 46.2. Higher is better.

  • Attendance

    Needs attention

    Persistent absence: 27%. England 18%. Lower is better.

DfE and Ofsted data, 2014 to 2026How we work this out
  • Schools and nurseries218 primary · 5 secondary · 8 nurseries
  • Primaries Good or betterRated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted: 100%. England 96%. Higher is better.Typical for England
  • Ready for secondary schoolMet the expected standard at KS2: 51%. England 62%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Strong pass in English and mathsGrade 5 or above in English and maths: 32%. England 46%. Higher is better.Below England
  • Free school meals, primaryPupils eligible for free school meals: 24%. This describes the school. It isn't a score.A sign of family income
  • Pupils who miss a lot of schoolPersistent absence: 27%. England 18%. Lower is better.Worse than England
Top-rated

The highest-rated schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)

Primary and secondary schools are ranked by Eduscope score, which weighs up results, inspections, attendance and more. Nurseries, special and independent schools aren't ranked. A high score isn't everything: always visit.

All Newport (Isle of Wight) primary schools

Top Primary Schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)

7 state schools in Newport (Isle of Wight), best first

Nine Acres Primary School

Newport, PO30 1QP · State · Primary · Ages 5 to 11

  • Ofsted:Outstanding

Results above the England average.

65 first choices, 58 offers made

Ready for secondary school67%

England 62%

Days missed a year
About 9
Pupils
419
View school Nine Acres Primary School
See all 8 primary schools

Top Secondary Schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)

3 state schools in Newport (Isle of Wight), best first

Christ The King College

Newport, PO30 5QT · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

236 first choices, 230 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 20
Pupils
1,131
View school Christ The King College

Carisbrooke College

Newport, PO30 5QU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results below the England average.

143 first choices, 110 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
615
View school Carisbrooke College

Medina College

Newport, PO30 2DX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results well below the England average.

53 first choices, 109 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 28
Pupils
1,094
View school Medina College
See all 5 secondary schools

Nurseries in Newport (Isle of Wight)

8 in Newport (Isle of Wight), highest Ofsted grade first

See all 8 nurseries

Sixth Forms in Newport (Isle of Wight)

3 in Newport (Isle of Wight), by the school's Eduscope score

Christ The King College

Newport, PO30 5QT · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

  • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

Results below the England average.

236 first choices, 230 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 20
Pupils
1,131
View school Christ The King College

Medina College

Newport, PO30 2DX · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Requires improvement

Results well below the England average.

53 first choices, 109 offers made

Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

England Grade 5

Days missed a year
About 28
Pupils
1,094
View school Medina College

St George's School

Newport, PO30 1XW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 30
Pupils
240
View school St George's School

Special Schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)

2 in Newport (Isle of Wight). Eduscope doesn't rank these.

Medina House School

Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS · Special · Primary · Ages 4 to 11

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 18
Pupils
149
View school Medina House School

St George's School

Newport, PO30 1XW · Special · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

  • Ofsted:Good

Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

Results

Not published for this kind of school.

Days missed a year
About 30
Pupils
240
View school St George's School
The map

Every school in Newport (Isle of Wight), on one map

Each dot is a school or nursery, coloured by its latest Ofsted grade. Point at a dot to see its name, or use the list.

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Barton Primary School, Good in every areaNine Acres Primary School, OutstandingSummerfields Primary School, GoodCarisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School, GoodSt Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School, GoodNewport Church of England Aided Primary School, GoodSt George's School, GoodMedina House School, GoodLionheart School, Expected standard or betterChrist The King College, Needs attention in 1 areaMedina College, Requires improvementCarisbrooke College, Requires improvementHunnyhill Ormiston Academy, Good in every areaYMCA Newport Nursery, St Mary's, GoodBright Sparks Preschool And Out Of Schools Club, GoodCarisbrook Clever Cloggs Day Care Ltd, OutstandingLittle Acres Childcare Centre Limited, GoodTops Day Nurseries - Newport, GoodThe Island Day Nursery, GoodFun to Learn (IOW) LimitedThe Island Day Nursery - Barton
  • Outstanding2
  • Good11
  • Requires improvement2
  • Not graded yet6
Before you apply

Apply through the council where you live

Your home council handles your application, wherever the school is. Living nearby doesn't guarantee a place: each school's admission rules decide.

By age

What's on offer for each age

Pick a stage to see every Newport (Isle of Wight) school for that age, with filters for type, faith and Ofsted grade.

More ways to narrow it down

Here's how Newport (Isle of Wight)'s schools break down by type, faith and more.

Postcodes

Browse Newport (Isle of Wight) by postcode

Some areas, like parts of a bigger town, are easiest to find by postcode.

Newport (Isle of Wight) vs England

How good are Newport (Isle of Wight)'s schools?

Inspections, exam results and attendance, next to the figure for England where we have it.

Worked out by Eduscope from each school's published figures. Not an official statistic for this town.

Numbers that sum up Newport (Isle of Wight)

Newport (Isle of Wight)England

  • Primaries rated Good or Outstanding

    Latest Ofsted grade, 5 primaries with one.

    100%

    England 96%

    Typical for England

  • Secondaries rated Good or Outstanding

    0 of the 2 with a grade.

    0%

    England 93%

    Below England

  • Met the expected standard at 11

    Reading, writing and maths.

    51%

    England 62%

    Below England

  • Grade 5 or above in English and maths

    At GCSE.

    32%

    England 46%

    Below England

  • Pupils who miss a lot of school

    Missed 1 in 10 days or more. Lower is better.

    27%

    England 18%

    Worse than England

  • Primary pupils on free school meals

    A sign of family income, not of school quality.

    24%

Ofsted grades

Latest graded inspection for the 9 schools that have one.

78%

Good or Outstanding

  • Outstanding1
  • Good6
  • Requires improvement2
  • Inadequate0

How it has changed

Newport (Isle of Wight) in blue. There were no tests in 2020 and 2021 because of Covid.

Met the expected standard at 11
Covid gap40%55%70%20182019202320242025
51% in 2025. England now 62% (dashed line).
Grade 5 or above in English and maths
Covid gap10%30%50%2018201920222023202420252026
32% in 2026.
Pupils who miss a lot of school (lower is better)
Covid gap0%20%40%20142015201620172018201920212022202320242025
27% in 2025. England now 18% (dashed line).
Living here

What it's like for families

Newport (Isle of Wight) has 21 schools and nurseries.

There are 7% fewer pupils than in 2018.

24% of primary pupils here get free school meals. Schools get extra money for each of them.

Pupil numbers

Pupils in Newport (Isle of Wight)'s state schools each January.

Down 7% since 2018.

Free school meals

How many primary pupils get free school meals. It's a sign of family income, not of school quality.

Newport (Isle of Wight)24%

Dates to know

Apply through your local council, even for academies and faith schools.

  • 31 OctSecondary deadlineFor children starting Year 7.
  • 15 JanPrimary deadlineFor children starting Reception.
  • 1 MarSecondary offersOffers day for Year 7 places.
  • 16 AprPrimary offersOffers day for Reception places.

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Questions

Questions parents ask about Newport (Isle of Wight)

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How many schools are in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Newport (Isle of Wight) has 21 schools, including 8 primary schools, 5 secondary schools, 8 nurseries, 2 special schools. Some count in more than one group. You can browse each category using the filters on Eduscope.

What are the best schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

The highest-ranked schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) on Eduscope are Nine Acres Primary School, Newport Church of England Aided Primary School, Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance. Independent, special and nursery schools aren't ranked.

What percentage of schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) are rated Good or Outstanding?

78% of inspected schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) hold a Good or Outstanding Ofsted rating, which is below the England average of 94.8%. This includes 1 school rated Outstanding and 6 rated Good.

How do primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) perform at Key Stage 2?

Across primary schools in Newport (Isle of Wight), 51% of pupils meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. This is based on the latest published results from the Department for Education.

What is the average pupil-teacher ratio in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

The average pupil-teacher ratio across schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) is 15.9:1. While not a direct measure of class size, this indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil. Across England it is 17.9:1.

What is the persistent absence rate in Newport (Isle of Wight) schools?

The persistent absence rate across schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) is 26.5%. A pupil is classed as persistently absent if they miss 10% or more of school sessions. Across England it is 18.1%.

How many pupils attend schools in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

There are 5,388 pupils enrolled across schools in Newport (Isle of Wight), with 2,261 in primary and 3,127 in secondary. 27.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

How do I choose the right school in Newport (Isle of Wight)?

Start by considering your child's age, your location, and whether you prefer a state or independent school. Use Eduscope to compare 21 schools in Newport (Isle of Wight) by Ofsted ratings, exam results, and distance. Filter by school type, gender, religious character, and admissions policy to narrow your options.

Sources: DfE school performance tables, DfE school census and workforce, DfE pupil absence, Ofsted. Photos are stand-ins.

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