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Medina College is a non-selective secondary school maintained by the local authority (Isle of Wight). It has about 1,360 boys and girls aged between 11 and 19. In January 2020 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation and Admissions. Relative weaknesses include Attendance and Finances.
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Destinations: Below average. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both quite low. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite high.
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is poor, while at ages 16-18 it is below average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is poor, progress is below average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Finances: Poor. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Provision for special educational needs
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