SecondaryData as of May 2026

Kenton School

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

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne.

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Pupils

1,713

Ages

11-18

FSM

62.9%

Attainment 8

38.6

Ofsted

Requires improvement

Sept 2022

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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

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 103 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 11 responses), 36% of parents would recommend this school. 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.

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.

Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Sept 2022 — Requires improvement
Nov 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Mar 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
Feb 2019 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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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 do parents say about Kenton School?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 11 responses): 36% of parents would recommend Kenton School.

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?

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