Kenton School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Newcastle upon Tyne. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Kenton School.

Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE33RU Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

41

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
35.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.85
English & Maths grade 4+ %
48.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 49.0%
Continue in education or training
31.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
Sustained employment
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 22.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
13 September 2022
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Drayton Road
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne, NE33RU
Phone
1912142200
Website
ks.northernleaderstrust.org

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
138120
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
Website
https://ks.northernleaderstrust.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST
Capacity
2144 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,795
Free School Meals
59.5% (1068 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.7% (48 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
86.0%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
36.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
37.0
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
English Attainment 8:
8.1
Maths Attainment 8:
7.6
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
11.2
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.1
Ebacc English:
94.6%
Ebacc Entry:
10.3%
Ebacc Humanities:
87.5%
Ebacc Languages:
22.8%
Ebacc Maths:
96.2%
Ebacc Sciences:
91.0%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.85
Progress 8 Range:
-1.02 to -0.68
University Progression:
32.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
38.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
22.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
9.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
21.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
32%
Quality: Below Average
Sixth Form Size
120 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
9.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
112 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
224
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,795 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Social Science (VRQ Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(14 students)
Manufacturing Engineering (BTEC National Diploma L3 - Band J - PP-D*D*)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Art & Design (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(7 students)
Sports Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★ ★★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 4 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Our motto of ‘all different all equal’ encompasses everything we do."

Community Aspiration Support Skills

Head Teacher's Message

The headteacher emphasises that Kenton School is inclusive and student‑centred, with a safe, secure and engaging learning environment; students are placed at the centre of everything the school does, and teachers are dedicated to high‑quality education and helping students reach their aspirations.

Facilities

World-class facilities

SEND Provision

SEND provisions include two ARP (Additional Resource Provision) setups: 1) Communication and Interaction ARP supports 24 pupils with a dedicated ARP Manager and ARP SAHL, including an integration pathway via a Nurture Group, a separate yard, a break room, and a sensory room; targeted interventions such as 'Talk about' (speech and language) focusing on emotions and social skills, 'Understanding Me' (for autistic pupils) and 'Language for behaviour and Emotions'; collaboration with Speech and Language Autism team. 2) Speech and Language ARP supports five pupils with interventions delivered by a Speech and Language Therapist who develops personalised intervention programs. The SEND Co-ordinator is Mrs Judith Gibbons, and the SEND Link Governor is Elizabeth Aiyegbayo.

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