Kenton School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
Kenton School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Not judged, from the inspection on 4 March 2025. Newcastle upon Tyne has published a last distance offered for this school for Year 7 2018 to 2026 entry.
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Key facts
- Address
- Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Council
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Pupils on roll
- 1,589 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 65.3% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 15.1
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Not judged Inspected 4 March 2025
Strengths
- “It has created an environment in which pupils build positive friendships with each other.”
- “Pupils know there is an adult they can go to if they have any concerns.”
- “Staff show a genuine commitment to helping pupils succeed.”
To improve
- “However, in spite of curriculum changes and ongoing staff development, many pupils do not achieve well at the end of key stage 4.”
- “However, a significant minority of pupils do not meet the school's expectations.”
- “Sometimes, these pupils disrupt learning and display inappropriate behaviour around the school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 2 May 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 40% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 38.7 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C- | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 153 first-preference applications, 272 offers in total, 153 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
Last distance offered and catchment
A one-off £9.99 pass, no subscription, unlocks for 3 months:
- Last distance offered for Year 7 2018 to 2026, as Newcastle upon Tyne published it, drawn on the map
- Earlier years of applications and offers
- Earlier years of exam results
- Where pupils go after they leave
- Crime, sold prices, broadband and transport around the school
A last distance offered describes one past year and is not a catchment or a promise of a place. Check with the council before you apply.
Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Newcastle upon Tyne.
- Gosforth Academy 1.4 mi Good
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School 1.5 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Callerton Academy 1.6 mi Good Last distance published
- Studio West 1.8 mi Not judged Last distance published
- St Cuthbert's High School 1.9 mi Good Last distance published
- St Mary's Catholic School 2.5 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Jesmond Park Academy 2.8 mi Good Last distance published
- North East Futures UTC 3.1 mi Not judged