Christ The King College
| Type | Secondary / Voluntary aided school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England/Roman Catholic |
| Address | Wellington Road Newport Isle of Wight PO30 5QT |
| Phone | 01983537070 |
| Reference Number | 135552 |
Christ the King College is currently rated as requiring improvement overall, reflecting mixed results in various educational domains. While the school has a well-structured curriculum and shows strength in areas such as behavior, personal development, and leadership, inconsistencies in teaching delivery hinder some pupils' learning. Additionally, concerns regarding low attendance, particularly for certain students, impact academic progress, although recent leadership initiatives are beginning to show positive effects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1047 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.42%
Girls: 53.58% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 9.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 95 | 98 | 193 |
| 8 | 91 | 104 | 195 |
| 9 | 71 | 103 | 174 |
| 10 | 74 | 93 | 167 |
| 11 | 87 | 101 | 188 |
| 12 | 26 | 23 | 49 |
| 13 | 41 | 36 | 77 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 4.2% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 2% |
| African | 2% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Nov 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Nov 2023 | School inspection: |
| 13 Jul 2021 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Feb 2021 | Monitoring visit |
| 10 Nov 2020 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Jun 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 27 Mar 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Nov 2009 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Well-designed curriculum promoting broad subject access
- Strong teaching in the sixth form leading to good pupil achievement
- Effective pastoral support fostering individual care for pupils
- Prominent focus on reading and vocabulary development
- Positive behavior management contributing to a calm school environment
- Strong emphasis on personal, social, and health education
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in teachers' delivery affecting pupil learning
- Teachers not always assessing pupils' prior knowledge effectively
- Low attendance rates for some pupils impacting learning
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.8 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 59% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 30.78 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 31.94 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 161 | 44 |
| Third Preference | 37 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Carisbrooke Church of England Controlled Primary School
Wellington Road, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QT |
0.05 miles |
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St Thomas of Canterbury Catholic Primary School
High Street, Carisbrooke, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1NR |
0.15 miles |
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Newport Church of England Aided Primary School
Hazel Close, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5GD |
0.45 miles |
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Nine Acres Primary School
South View, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1QP |
0.5 miles |
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Hunnyhill Ormiston Academy
Forest Road, Isle of Wight, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5SH |
0.97 miles |
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Barton Primary School
Furrlongs, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2AX |
1.16 miles |
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Medina House School
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS |
1.24 miles |
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Summerfields Primary School
Atkinson Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2LJ |
1.56 miles |
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Northwood Primary School
Wyatts Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8PU |
2.96 miles |
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Arreton St George's Church of England (Aided) Primary School
School Lane, Main Road, Arreton, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 3AD |
3.2 miles |
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Queensgate Foundation Primary
Beatrice Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6PA |
3.77 miles |
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Wootton Community Primary School
Wootton Bridge, Church Road, Ryde, Isle of Wight, PO33 4PT |
3.85 miles |
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Lanesend Primary School
Love Lane, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7ES |
4.06 miles |
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Gurnard Primary School
Baring Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8DS |
4.61 miles |
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Godshill Primary School
School Road, Godshill, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, PO38 3HJ |
4.7 miles |
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Holy Cross Catholic Primary School
Millfield Avenue, East Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO32 6AS |
4.83 miles |
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Newchurch Primary School
School Lane, Newchurch, Sandown, Isle of Wight, PO36 0NL |
4.99 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Carisbrooke College
Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU |
0.27 miles |
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St George's School
Watergate Rd, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1XW |
0.87 miles |
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The Isle of Wight College
Medina Way, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5TA |
1.03 miles |
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Medina College
Fairlee Road, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 2DX |
1.72 miles |
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Priory School
Beatrice Avenue, Whippingham, Isle of Wight, PO32 6LP |
3.57 miles |
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Cowes Enterprise College, An Ormiston Academy
Crossfield Avenue, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 8HB |
4.74 miles |