Open Special Mixed

Medina House School

School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS
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Medina House School
Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS
138 Pupils
168 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
34.10% FSM %
88 Boys
50 Girls
About Medina House School

Medina House School is a mixed-gender Special schools located in Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight, in the South East region of England for pupils aged 4–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 138 pupils on roll. School capacity: 168. Current headteacher: Christopher Berry.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Community special school
Type Group Special schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Isle of Wight
Region South East
Administrative District Isle of Wight
Parliamentary Constituency Isle of Wight West
Ward Pan & Barton
Urban / Rural Urban: Further from a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10077070
URN 118228
Data Last Updated 27-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Jeremy Robinson Chair of Governors 13/09/2025 30/09/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Andrew Trotter Chair of Governors 24/05/2024 12/09/2025 Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Christopher Berry Governor 01/09/2023 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Colleen Brannon Governor 02/04/2025 01/04/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Diana Crookes Governor 11/03/2022 28/08/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Amber Devine Governor 29/03/2025 25/01/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Sheila Frost Governor 24/03/2023 23/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Stephanie Gardner Governor 07/07/2023 06/07/2027 Elected by school staff
Saul Gavin Governor 30/06/2023 29/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Zac Newnham Governor 02/03/2026 01/03/2030 Elected by parents
Mr Jeremy Robinson Governor 18/11/2022 18/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Andrew Trotter Governor 24/05/2024 23/05/2028 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Barton Primary School
0.2 km • Newport
Other
Summerfields Primary School
0.6 km • Newport
Other
The Isle of Wight College
1.01 km • Newport
Other
Medina College
1.17 km • Newport
Other
Nine Acres Primary School
1.22 km • Newport
Other
St George's School
1.31 km • Newport
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Medina House School is a Community special school (group: Special schools) in Newport Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight.
Medina House School has 138 pupils, with a capacity of 168.
Medina House School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Medina House School is Mr Christopher Berry.
Medina House School is at School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS, in the Isle of Wight local authority, South East.
Medina House School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Christopher Berry
School Lane, Newport Isle of Wight, PO30 2HS
01983522917
www.medinahouseschool.co.uk
Location
PO30 2HS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 118228
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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