Welcome
Welcome to Carisbrooke College. We are a smaller than average secondary school, fortunate enough to have had the benefit of moving in to a brand new purpose-built school on our well-established site.
Our ethos is to relentlessly pursue outstanding teaching, learning and pastoral care, whilst maintaining the focus on the needs of the individual student. Our aim and expectation is that every student who is part of our community will achieve their best in all aspects of school life.
Outstanding education is only achieved by working in close partnership with parents and carers. We want you to play a full and active role in school life, supporting your child and working with us to ensure success. We welcome collaboration and feedback about what we do well and where we could improve. Together, we can ensure each student leaves us as an educated, articulate, young adult prepared to embrace the world and the challenges ahead.
Karen Begley
Head of School
I am an experienced senior leader, Headteacher and Regional Director with a previous background of leading schools in London and Portsmouth. I am driven by wanting to make sure that young people have an education that prepares them to meet the world and have a particular interest in the role of technology in education.
I am delighted to have joined Carisbrooke College and to be working on behalf of HISP multi-academy trust to continue the journey to a high quality and inclusive education. Carisbrooke staff are hugely dedicated to the young people in their care and very proud of the legacy of the school. Like the castle we are named after, we have stood the test of time and continue to evolve.
I am pleased to be working with Karen Begley, Head of School, the senior leadership team and the staff, to ensure that all students have the very best experience at school, both inside and outside the classroom. We look forward to working in partnership with you, to provide this.
Natalie Sheppard
Executive Headteacher
Latest News
- Well done to our U15 girls' football team who started the season with a very strong game against Ryde Academy last week. Towards the end of the game, a penalty was awarded against us and Ryde managed to just get ahead, ending the game with a 4-3 score. Yesterday, they played a very difficult game against our toughest opponents, Medina. The girls applied pressure throughout the whole game and had some fantastic opportunities on target. The game ended 6-0 to Medina, but our girls worked tirelessly and kept their heads up. Well done to them all! Next week they will play CTK away. Best of luck! More detailed reports can be found on our website here: https://www.carisbrooke.iow.sch.uk/news/?pid=6&nid=1&storyid=5620 Nov
- Transport update from Southern Vectis: Monday 25th November, Kite Hill will be closing from 0930 until 0500 on Tuesday 26th November. This means that all school runs will run as normal in the morning but Monday afternoon will need to divert as no traffic can use the road at all. Runs affected will be: Route: 201 Diversion Route: Will run as normal as far as Wootton Cedars where it will turn right along Station Road, then operate via Briddlesford Road, The Downs Road, Ashey Road, Smallbrook Lane, left onto Great Preston Road, left onto St Johns HIll where it will then drop off in reverse from there as far as Fishbourne. Stops missed: Wootton Tesco, The Sloop Inn & Kite Hill. Route: 59 Diversion Route: Will run as normal as far as Wootton Cedars where it will turn right along Station Road, then operate via Briddlesford Road, The Downs Road, Brading Downs, Yarbridge, Marshcombe Shute as far as Bembridge where it will then drop off in reverse from there as far as Fishbourne. Stops missed: Wootton Tesco, The Sloop Inn & Kite Hill.20 Nov
- This week's #WakeUpWednesday post contains 10 top tips on educating children on spending and saving Managing money can be a difficult skill to master, even for adults. As such, it's incredibly important for children and young people to learn all they can before they reach an age at which they'll be responsible for their own finances. Teaching strategies for saving and responsible spending early on can be a huge help to youngsters, in a way that will stay with them for the rest of their lives.20 Nov
- Transport update from Southern Vectis: There is an emergency road closure on Thorley Road currently affecting the route 206. The bus will divert to the Middle Road and then operate to Calbourne Sun Inn to pick up (as Newbridge is also closed) and then resume normal route. This closure is expected to last for five days.19 Nov
- "Based on Lewis Carroll's classic tale, Alice breathes fresh life into a much-loved story" Tickets for Alice are available to purchase on Arbor now! Don't miss your chance to see this fantastic show. Students are working super hard in rehearsals and we are all very excited!18 Nov
- Take a look at Miss Begley's blog post for this week below. Have a wonderful weekend.15 Nov