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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2DX
Medina College is a non-selective academy. It has about 780 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2020. The present school opened in 2024.
This school is a member of HISP Multi Academy Trust Ltd. (Other schools in this trust include Carisbrooke College, Crofton School, Highcliffe School, Thornden School and Danebury School.)
Particular strengths include Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Sixth form.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is quite low. Show details
Disadvantaged pupils: Below average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.

Provision for special educational needs
 Social, emotional and mental health
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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