Kenton Bar Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3YF · Newcastle upon Tyne · primary school
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46th of 63 primary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 72 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 6.2/10 against 749 of them, against 4.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 57.0 · 32 | 62% | 1.98 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 9.0 · 61 | 38% | 2.36 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kenton Bar Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. A higher 9.0% achieved the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (6.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join logo club, colouring club, and choir, with an after-school club also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 273 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific activities take place during the after-school club? How are the choir and logo clubs structured for different year groups?
What Ofsted said about Kenton Bar Primary School
Overview
Kenton Bar Primary School is described as a place where pupils are "happy, friendly and proud," thriving within a "harmonious and nurturing ethos." The report highlights an "exemplary" personal development programme and effective support for disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs, though it notes that published outcomes do not fully reflect the quality of education provided.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate an "exceptional appreciation of diversity" and a "strong moral compass," contributing to a culture where "no one is the same, but everyone is equal."
- The curriculum caters well for pupils with diverse needs, including those with SEND and English as an additional language, with "effective support" helping them access learning.
- Early years provision successfully builds confidence in speech and language, while phonics teaching ensures pupils become "confident and fluent readers."
- Attendance is high, and a new behaviour approach has resulted in classrooms that are "orderly and calm," with pupils being "respectful and considerate."
- Governors and trustees are "well informed and highly knowledgeable," offering appropriate support and challenge to school leaders.
Areas to improve
- Pedagogical and activity choices in some subjects do not always emphasise important knowledge, meaning some pupils "do not learn as well as they could."
- Mathematics lessons sometimes lack sufficient opportunities for pupils to apply knowledge to "problem solving and reasoning activities," hindering secure understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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