[1] The church is medieval, dating from the 12th century,[2] by Brian de Insula, lord of Mottistone Manor.

"A Victorian restoration was carried out in 1863,[5] which included the reconstruction of window tracery, nave arches and piers, roofs and walls.

[1] In 2014 a publicly funded project to improve access to the church for disabled users was carried out.

[8] Theatre and opera director Sophie Hunter, great-great granddaughter of General J. E. B. Seely, 1st Baron Mottistone, was married to actor Benedict Cumberbatch in the church on 14 February 2015.

[9] The parish is part of the West Wight benefice within the Anglican Diocese of Portsmouth.