Medina House School
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HSOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Medina House School is a special school in Newport Isle of Wight for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 50 schools in Isle of Wight. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2014.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 April 2014, report published 24 May 2014
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 February 2024
This is a happy place to be. Pupils are safe and well cared for by staff who know them well. Pupils consistently demonstrate kind attitudes to one another. For example, they give others time to communicate, or gently take their friend's hand to guide them around the school. Play times are enjoyable for all. Pupils are enthusiastic about the imaginative games they play on the school field. Everyone is included, and they enjoy playing on the accessible swings and slides. Younger children are well supported to play and relax in their recently developed outdoor area. Adults skilfully support them to make choices about their play, such as taking time to read stories or explore the mud kitchen. Every pupil is respected as a unique individual. Parents agree, with one commenting: 'Medina House are amazing at looking at each child individually and adjusting to their needs accordingly. My child is now able to succeed.' Attendance is high because pupils love coming to school. Staff are united in their ambition for pupils to achieve all they are capable of. Pupils are taught how to understand their own emotions and helped to develop strategies to regulate their behaviour. This means that pupils behave well and concentrate on their learning. In fact, many pupils describe their lessons as 'fun' and 'amazing'.
What the school should improve
- The school has recently reviewed and is in the process of updating the teaching of phonics and early reading across the school. This means that currently, some pupils do not receive the precise and tailored support they need. The school should ensure this recent work is embedded so that all pupils are supported with their reading.
- Due to recent changes, not all staff have the relevant specialist expertise they need. As a result, a small number of pupils do not always achieve as well as they could. The school should continue to develop staff's specialist knowledge and skills so that pupils are expertly supported to achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
16 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
149 pupils on roll, with places for 168
Schools near Medina House School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St George's School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Forest Edge School | 6 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| St Catherine's School and College | 8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 5.0 |
| Baycroft School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 3.0 |
| New Forest School | 9 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 3.9 |
School details
- School type
- Community special school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Headteacher
- Mr Christopher Berry
- Phone
- 01983522917
- Address
- School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS
- Local authority
- Isle of Wight
- URN
- 118228
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.