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Kenton Bar Primary School
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3YF, Newcastle upon Tyne
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
74.3 / 100
Top 26%
Better than 74% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
275
Capacity
420
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
65%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 57% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 96% recommending the school, indicating a strong community connection. However, only 9% of students achieve a higher standard in KS2, suggesting room for growth in challenging students further.
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Last inspected: 14 January 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Parent View (24 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
96%
My child is happy
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
96%
My child makes good progress
96%
Behaviour is good
96%
I'd recommend this school
96%
Good range of subjects
92%
School keeps me informed
88%
School supports development
83%
School has high expectations
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
School responds to concerns
67%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British46.5%
Other21.1%
Black African15.6%
White Other4.4%
Asian Other4.0%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian1.8%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Pakistani0.7%
Asian Bangladeshi0.7%
Mixed W+Asian0.4%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Black Other0.4%
Location
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55.00556, -1.66453 · NE3 3YF
School details
Local authorityNewcastle upon Tyne
RegionNorth East
URN143267
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Kenton Bar Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Kenton Bar Primary School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 14 January 2025.
Is Kenton Bar Primary School a good school?
Kenton Bar Primary School scores 74.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 26% 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 Bar Primary School?
Based on 24 Ofsted Parent View responses, Kenton Bar Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
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