Medina College
URN: 150099 • Newport PO30 2DX
Overview
- Name
- Medina College
- URN
- 150099
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 34.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Kam Bains (since 2025) , Head Teacher
- Telephone
- 01983526523
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fairlee Road, Newport PO30 2DX
Summary
Medina College is a mixed secondary academy located in Newport, Isle of Wight, with a current enrolment of 1,226 students and a capacity of 1,650. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment, where students are encouraged to thrive academically and personally. The ethos of Medina College emphasizes kindness, hard work, and resilience, preparing students for their future endeavours.
The curriculum at Medina College is broad and balanced, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and trips, both locally and internationally. Teaching practices are guided by Rosenshine’s Principles, focusing on retrieval practice, building on prior knowledge, and ensuring understanding through structured lessons and effective questioning techniques. This approach aims to foster a deep understanding of the material and enhance students' learning experiences.
As part of the HISP Multi-Academy Trust, Medina College collaborates with other schools to enhance educational opportunities for both students and staff. The school welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about its community and educational offerings, ensuring that families feel informed and supported during the admissions process.
The curriculum at Medina College is broad and balanced, complemented by a variety of extracurricular activities and trips, both locally and internationally. Teaching practices are guided by Rosenshine’s Principles, focusing on retrieval practice, building on prior knowledge, and ensuring understanding through structured lessons and effective questioning techniques. This approach aims to foster a deep understanding of the material and enhance students' learning experiences.
As part of the HISP Multi-Academy Trust, Medina College collaborates with other schools to enhance educational opportunities for both students and staff. The school welcomes prospective parents to visit and learn more about its community and educational offerings, ensuring that families feel informed and supported during the admissions process.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Absence Reporting (sen)
- SEND (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- News and Events (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Newport Girls' High School (70.2)
- Haberdashers' Adams (69.4)
- Newport Girls' High School Academy (68.6)
- Carisbrooke College (50.9)
- The Burton Borough School (49.6)
Key details
- LA
- Isle of Wight
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Capacity
- 1650
- Pupils
- 1226
- Boys
- 561
- Girls
- 665
- FSM %
- 34.90
- Open date
- 2024-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Isle of Wight
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1226 | 561 | 665 | 1650 | 34.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1650 |
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