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Kenton School
- Secondary
- Newcastle upon Tyne NE3 3RU
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Requires Improvement |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Behaviour and Attitudes: Expectations raised, new systems reduced disruptions
Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress in some subjects, but gaps in knowledge remain.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour has improved, but some pupils still struggle.
Academic Progress: Curriculum improvements in English; gaps remain in other subjects
Qualifications and Training: Staff benefit from various training programs.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders expect teachers to assess pupils’ knowledge during lessons.
Strengths and Challenges: Some previous weaknesses in the school have been transformed into real strengths.
Qualifications and Training: Recruited new staff including curriculum directors
Current Educational Practices: Implemented new lesson structures, consistency varies
Strengths and Challenges: Effective strategies in place but more refinement needed
Opportunities for Involvement: Frequent surveys invite pupils to give their views on school life.
Communication: Leaders use pupils’ feedback to make further improvements.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is addressed firmly by staff.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership throughout the school has strengthened.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Established 'Aspire' provision for challenging behavior
Actions for Quality Improvement: Secured staffing stability; clear improvement plans
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is addressed firmly by staff.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Staff are visible around school; well-understood routines keep the atmosphere calm.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Positive impact on behavior systems
Managing Bullying and Safety: Improved culture of safeguarding, attendance still a concern
Extracurricular Offerings: Sixth-form students have a wide offer of academic and vocational courses.
Career Counselling Services: Careers advice has improved; pupils get useful information about career routes.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff are adept at meeting the needs of pupils with SEND.
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Kenton School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1795 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.60% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
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B-
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A
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Girls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.6 | - | 14.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 98% | 51% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 3.80% | 35.00% | 20.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.71 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 37.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 22.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% | 33.28% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 20% | 20.52% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 8.28% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 11.28% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.11 | 2.52 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 84.63% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 311 | 163 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 77.81% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 27.13% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 31.31% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.13% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.38% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.95 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 32% | 26.96% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 48% | 37.32% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 15% | 20.08% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 11% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% | 13.64% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.1 | 2.73 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 86.13% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 307 | 152 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 27.6% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 47% | 35.27% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 19.93% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 1% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 2.13% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.62 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 31% 1 | 26.71% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% 1 | 38% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 30% | 15.9% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 6.86% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 10% 1 | 9.9% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.27 | 2.56 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 75.46% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 294 | 134 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 67.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 23.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 34% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | SP | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 9.31% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 5% | 3.77% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.46% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.48 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 1 | 24% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 52% 1 | 35.53% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 28% | 17.95% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 10 | 8.37% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 6 | 11.63% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.3 | 2.77 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 90% | 75.08% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 304 | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 79% | 67.33% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 35% | 20.25% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 36.33% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.92% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.08% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.34 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 29% | 19.17% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 53% | 30.33% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 39% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% | 9.5% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 10.56% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 68.82% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 309 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 56.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 23.27% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 42% | 31.27% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 2% | 9.36% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 3.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 4.18% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.02 | 28.91 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 24.1 | 29.02 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.80% | 15.26% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 108 | 374 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 46% | 53.15% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 25% | 19.69% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 14% | 12.92% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.86 | 31.81 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 32.35 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.7% | 18.82% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 107 | 573 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 54% | 59.42% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 4% | 5.58% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 12.25% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 15% | 14.42% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.05 | 30.01 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 27.01 2 | 27.44 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 4.1% | 12.38% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 105 | 442 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 48% | 48.36% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.73% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 14.36% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 17% | 15.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.38 2 | 30 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 29.71 3 | 28.67 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 3.4% | 15.59% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 3 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 29 | 60% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 10% | 9.44% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 23% | 15.78% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 9% | 5.22% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.95 | 29.28 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.06 | 31.38 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 8.8% | 15.69% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 31 | 88.29% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 9% | 8.29% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 31% | 17.43% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 13% | 4.71% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Kenton School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
