Is Christ The King College a good school?

Ofsted inspected the school on 12 May 2026 under its report-card framework and graded six areas at Expected standard and one at Needs attention. Safeguarding was judged Met. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 4th of 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Christ The King College's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Christ The King College averaged an Attainment 8 score of 42.3 (England: 46.2). 33.1% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Christ The King College?

Applications for Year 7 places at Christ The King College starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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Christ The King College

Wellington Road, Newport, PO30 5QT

Local ranking4th of 7 secondary schools in Isle of Wight

Ofsted: ExpectedUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1700

Capacity

11-18

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · 2025 A-levels · Ofsted inspection 12 May 2026. Figures last updated 20 October 2026.

Ofsted Report Card

Inspected 12 May 2026 under Ofsted's renewed framework

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Safeguarding standards Met

Achievement: Expected standard
Curriculum & teaching: Expected standard
Attendance & behaviour: Needs attention
Personal development & wellbeing: Expected standard
Leadership & governance: Expected standard
Inclusion: Expected standard
Post-16 provision: Expected standard

Scale: Exceptional · Strong · Expected · Needs attention · Urgent improvement

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 42.3 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 33.1% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 54.8% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 166

Destinations

After GCSE 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 95.0%
Continued in education: 89.0%
Apprenticeships: 3.0%
Employment: 3.0%
Not sustained: 4.0%

After A-Levels 2024-25

Sustained education/employment: 80.0%
Higher education: 45.0%
Apprenticeships: 1.0%
Employment: 25.0%
Not sustained: 12.0%

A-Level Results

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Avg A-Level Grade

30.6

Avg Points/Entry

nat 35.0

31.9

Best 3 A-Levels

nat 35.8

A-Level Students

AAB+ with Facilitating: 16.7% nat17.5%
Applied General Avg Points: 34.2
16-18 Cohort: 136

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 1047
Boys: 521 (46%)
Girls: 610 (54%)
Capacity: 1700 (67% full)
SEND: 17.7%
FSM Eligible: 27.8%
EAL: 9.5%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.2%
SEN Support: 15.5%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 15.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 68.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,750/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 10.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 31.5% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Voluntary aided school
Phase: Secondary
Religious Character: Church of England/Roman Catholic
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 83.5%
Mixed Other: 4.2%
White Other: 2.8%
Asian Indian: 2.0%
Black African: 2.0%
Other: 1.6%
Asian Other: 1.3%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 0.7%

83.5%

White British

4.2%

Mixed Other

2.8%

White Other

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GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01983537070

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Wellington Road

Newport, South East

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Administrative

URN: 135552
UKPRN: 10024128
Establishment No.: 4604

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