Kenton School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Bottom 16% in England
7 of 11 in Newcastle upon Tyne
Pupils
1,589
First preferences per place
0.56
2026/27
Absence
12.9%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 37.3 | 37.0 | 38.7 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 29% | 40% | |
| Average English grade | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 3.8 | 3.8 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 33% | 26% | 24% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.71 | -0.85 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Sacred Heart Catholic High School · 1.5 mi · Not judged · Top 20% in England
- Callerton Academy · 1.4 mi · Good
- Gosforth Academy · 1.5 mi · Good · Top 14% in England
- Studio West · 1.7 mi · Not judged · Bottom 1% in England
- St Cuthbert's High School · 1.9 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Excelsior Academy · 2.4 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
Best secondary schools in Newcastle upon Tyne · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Kenton School is in Kenton (typical home £183,500, crime high).
What is Kenton School's Ofsted rating?
Kenton School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does Kenton School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Kenton School is in the bottom 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.