Kenton School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU · Newcastle upon Tyne · secondary school
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8th of 13 secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne we can score, 17 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 — 4.9/10 against 167 of them, against 2.4/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.0 · 40 | 46% | 1.84 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.85 · 5 | 38% | 0.18 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 41.4 · 26 | 15% | 0.39 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Kenton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.3% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.7, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 in 2023/24 was -0.85, indicating pupils did worse than nationally similar peers. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (5.1 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Kenton Combined Cadet Force or Chess club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,589 pupils against a stated capacity of 2,144. 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 to close the gap between their current attainment and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming to improve their Progress 8 scores? How are the Combined Cadet Force and Chess clubs integrated into the weekly timetable?
What Ofsted said about Kenton School
Overview
The report describes a school that “values all pupils” and has created an environment where they build “positive friendships.” While personal development and sixth-form provision are rated Good, the quality of education, behaviour, and leadership require improvement, with many pupils not achieving well at the end of key stage 4.
Strengths
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive “high-quality specialist teaching” and achieve well from their starting points.
- The sixth form benefits from teachers who “explain new ideas clearly” and provide helpful feedback.
- The school offers a “comprehensive, age-appropriate personal development programme” covering relationships, diversity, and safety.
- Staff enjoy a “positive staff culture” where workload is manageable and well-being is prioritised.
- The school is developing a “culture of reading” to support pupils with low literacy levels.
Areas to improve
- Teachers at key stages 3 and 4 must check pupils’ understanding with more rigour to prevent gaps in knowledge.
- The school must address inappropriate behaviour from a significant minority of pupils and reduce high suspension rates.
- Strategies must be strengthened to further reduce high levels of absence, particularly among disadvantaged pupils.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 37.0 |
| 2024/25 | 38.7 |
| 2025/26 | 41.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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