Carisbrooke College
URN: 136012 • Newport PO30 5QU
Overview
- Name
- Carisbrooke College
- URN
- 136012
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 50.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Matthew Parr-Burman (since 2020)
- Previous head
- Karen Begley
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Mountbatten Drive, Newport PO30 5QU
Summary
Carisbrooke College is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Newport, Isle of Wight, with a current enrolment of 603 students, slightly above its capacity of 600. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every student can thrive, guided by its core values of courage, ambition, sustainability, teamwork, and equity. The ethos of "Education is Our Castle" reflects the school's dedication to providing a supportive and secure space for students to explore their potential across various subjects, including maths, science, the arts, and technology.
The college prioritises personal growth and academic achievement, encouraging students to embrace challenges and set high goals. With a focus on equity, Carisbrooke College aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to opportunities that promote their development and success.
In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides a range of extracurricular activities and support systems, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff. Under the leadership of Headteacher Natalie Sheppard, Carisbrooke College strives to create a nurturing environment where every young person is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
The college prioritises personal growth and academic achievement, encouraging students to embrace challenges and set high goals. With a focus on equity, Carisbrooke College aims to ensure that all students, regardless of their background, have access to opportunities that promote their development and success.
In addition to its academic offerings, the school provides a range of extracurricular activities and support systems, fostering a strong sense of community among students and staff. Under the leadership of Headteacher Natalie Sheppard, Carisbrooke College strives to create a nurturing environment where every young person is valued and empowered to reach their full potential.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newport Girls' High School (70.2)
- Haberdashers' Adams (69.4)
- Newport Girls' High School Academy (68.6)
- The Burton Borough School (49.6)
- Medina College (47.5)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 600
- Pupils
- 603
- Boys
- 304
- Girls
- 299
- FSM %
- 22.20
- Open date
- 2011-09-01
- Close date
- 2024-06-30
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-05-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 603 | 304 | 299 | 600 | 22.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 603 | 304 | 299 | 600 | 22.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 604 | 313 | 291 | 600 | 19.20 |
| 2022-09-11 | 604 | 313 | 291 | 600 | 19.20 |
| 2021-09-11 | 581 | 302 | 279 | 600 | 18.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 573 | 291 | 282 | 600 | 18.50 |
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