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Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.5 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,713
Capacity
2,144
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
80%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 38.7, the school performs in the top 85% of the UK, but it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, parent satisfaction is notably low at 36%, suggesting that some families may have concerns. The school has a relatively low EBacc entry rate of 14% and sends 45% of its students to university, with only 9% attending top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 4 March 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 38.7 | Bottom 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 40% | Bottom 41% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 13% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 13% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 45% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 9% | Below avg |
Based on 91 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (11 responses)
★★★★★1.6
Good range of extra-curricular
55%
School has high expectations
46%
Good range of subjects
36%
I'd recommend this school
36%
My child feels safe
27%
My child is happy
27%
School keeps me informed
27%
School responds to concerns
27%
My child makes good progress
27%
Behaviour is good
27%
School supports development
27%
Progress is communicated
27%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British59.6%
Other11.3%
Black African4.9%
Asian Bangladeshi4.0%
Asian Pakistani3.7%
Asian Other3.6%
White Other3.5%
Asian Indian2.0%
Mixed Other1.8%
Black Other1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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55.00432, -1.65640 · NE3 3RU
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN138120
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteks.northernleaderstrust.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Kenton School rated by Ofsted?
Kenton School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 March 2025.
Is Kenton School a good school?
Kenton School scores 1.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Kenton School?
Based on 11 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kenton School receives a satisfaction score of 31% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Kenton School in GCSEs?
Kenton School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 38.7. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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