Admissions
Thank you for your interest in Carisbrooke College.
Parents who are considering applying are warmly invited to visit the school, although this is not a requirement of the Admissions process. The Transition Team at the school will be pleased to provide information and answer questions by letter or telephone, or to meet parents to discuss possible applications.
Carisbrooke College has Foundation status and takes students of mixed aptitude and ability aged 11-16. The Governing Board is the admissions authority. Up to 120 students are admitted to year 7 each year.
Carisbrooke College is part of the Isle of Wight Council’s Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme. For admission to all schools, the Local Authority is required to operate a Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme and applications for all school places must be made on the common application form provided by the Authority, with the opportunity to nominate up to three schools, ranked in order of preference. Alternatively, you can complete the application form on-line at www.iwight.com/schooladmissions. Once completed, the application form (including if you apply on-line) must be received by School Admissions, County Hall, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1UD by midnight on 31 October at the latest.
Full details of the school’s admissions arrangements can be found in the admissions policy.
Take a look at our prospectus for 2024-2025:
Carisbrooke College Prospectus
CONSULTATION ON THE ADMISSION ARRANGEMENTS FOR CARISBROOKE COLLEGE:
We are required to consult on our admission arrangements when there are significant changes and/or at least every seven years.
There are no proposed changes to the order of priority for allocation places or Planned Admission Numbers for 2026/27.
We believe it is important for all current and prospective parents and carers to understand how our school manages the admissions process. Therefore, a copy of the admissions policy can be found on the school website.
In line with the School Admissions code, the consultation process should take place for at least six weeks between 1 October and 31 January. At the end of the consultations, decisions are made, and the arrangements are considered “determined.” The admission arrangements must be determined by the 28 February and published on the 15 March. This consultation period will run between 6 December 2024 and 16 January 2025.
You views and comments can be sent to the Clerk to the Academy Committee - Emma Shambrook - emma.shambrook@iow.hispmat.org or in the post to Emma Shambrook, Carisbrooke College, Mountbatten Drive, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 5QU
Please note: any correspondence received before the start date or after the end date of this consultation will not be able to be considered.