Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School vs Medina College
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Newport · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
351 students
Medina College
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,094 students
| Measure | Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School Newport, South East | Medina College Newport, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1520 of 2,471 | #567 of 679 |
| National rank | #8790 of 15,697 | #3508 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 5–11 | Ages 11–19 |
| Students | 351 | 1,094 |
| Pupils on roll | 351 | 1,094 |
| Free school meals | 25.6% | 36.8% |
| Capacity filled | 83.6% | 66.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 69% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 2% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 35.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 30.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 46% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | 27.0 |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.carisbrookecepri.iow.sch.uk | medina.iow.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.4 vs 20.4).
- •Medina College is the larger school with 1,094 students compared with 351.
- •Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School is a local authority school while Medina College is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School better than Medina College?
On the Success Index (England), Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School ranks higher (46.4 vs 20.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School and Medina College?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School: 351. Medina College: 1,094. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School and Medina College rank in South East?
Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School is 1520th of 2,471 and Medina College is 567th of 679 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).