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Kenton School

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Kenton School

Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU

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Pupils
1,713
Ages
11-18
FSM
62.9%
Attainment 8
38.6
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Sept 2022

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
38.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
15.6%
Basics 9-5
39.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
13.8%
EBacc APS
3.13
EBacc 9-5
5.0%
EBacc 9-4
6.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
26.19
A*-A Grades
10.6%
A*-B Grades
29.4%
AAB+ %
7.3%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 103 students entered

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About Kenton School

Kenton School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2022 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. The school has around 1,713 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU | More schools in Newcastle upon Tyne

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Kenton School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  2. Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  4. Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  5. Feb 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Kenton School

What is Kenton School's Ofsted rating?
Kenton School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2022 inspection.
What are Kenton School's latest exam results?
Kenton School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 38.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Kenton School located?
Kenton School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne (NE3 3RU).
How many pupils attend Kenton School?
Kenton School has around 1,713 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Kenton School with other schools?
View Kenton School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Newcastle upon Tyne.