In 1957–58, the school moved from its premises on St James Street, Newport, to a purpose-built site in nearby Carisbrooke.

It also absorbed many of the students from the East Cowes Technical School, which closed down a year or so later.

The schools shared sports fields for football, rugby, cricket, hockey and athletics plus a kitchen and dining room block.

The first headmaster of Carisbrooke Grammar School was Stanley G. Ward, with an initial staff complement of 41.

It is now one of eight secondary providers on the Isle of Wight, with the school in a hard federation[clarification needed] with Medina College.

The school's recent exam results are listed below:[3] Arts and media Sport