Kenton School
URN: 138120 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3RU
Overview
- Name
- Kenton School
- URN
- 138120
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 42.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sinead Green (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01912142200
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3RU
Summary
Kenton School is a mixed secondary academy located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, serving 1,713 students with a capacity of 2,144. The school is part of the Northern Leaders Trust and is committed to providing a safe and inclusive learning environment. With a diverse student body, Kenton School promotes the ethos of "All different, all equal," ensuring that every student feels valued and supported.
The curriculum at Kenton School is designed to be broad and balanced, equipping students with essential skills for future success. The school emphasizes personal development and resilience, preparing students to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Support structures are in place to assist all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth.
Kenton School actively encourages a sense of community and belonging among its students. Through various initiatives, the school promotes aspiration and engagement, ensuring that students are not only prepared for academic challenges but also for their roles as future leaders in society.
The curriculum at Kenton School is designed to be broad and balanced, equipping students with essential skills for future success. The school emphasizes personal development and resilience, preparing students to adapt to a rapidly changing world. Support structures are in place to assist all students, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, fostering both academic achievement and personal growth.
Kenton School actively encourages a sense of community and belonging among its students. Through various initiatives, the school promotes aspiration and engagement, ensuring that students are not only prepared for academic challenges but also for their roles as future leaders in society.
Useful links
- SEND (sen)
- Sixth Form Prospectus (download)
- Our Academy (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Website Privacy and Cookie Policy (other)
- Our policies (other)
- Our prospectus (other)
- Term dates (other)
- Our vision and values (other)
- Welcome to Kenton School (other)
Nearby alternatives
- St Mary's Catholic School (78.0)
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School (71.8)
- Whickham School (71.0)
- Gosforth Academy (70.4)
- Gosforth High School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST
- Capacity
- 2144
- Pupils
- 1713
- Boys
- 822
- Girls
- 891
- FSM %
- 62.90
- Open date
- 2012-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1713 | 822 | 891 | 2144 | 62.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1795 | 882 | 913 | 2144 | 58.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1826 | 942 | 884 | 2144 | 53.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1826 | 942 | 884 | 2144 | 53.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1812 | 932 | 880 | 2144 | 50.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1797 | 947 | 850 | 2144 | 45.60 |
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