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Kenton School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,800 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. Ofsted last inspected the school in March 2025.
This school is a member of Northern Leaders Trust. (Studio West is also a member.)
Particular strengths include Admissions and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Disadvantaged pupils and Progress.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 | Sacred Heart Catholic High School | |
| 1.6 | Gosforth Academy | |
| 1.6 | Great Park Academy | |
| 1.7 | Studio West | |
| 1.9 | St Cuthbert's High School | |
| 2.4 | Excelsior Academy | |
| 2.6 | St Mary's Catholic School | |
| 2.9 | Callerton Academy | |
| 2.9 | Jesmond Park Academy | |
| 3.1 | North East Futures UTC | |
| 3.4 | Walbottle Academy | |
| 3.4 | Longbenton High School |
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Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low and the offer rate is very high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is quite high.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: Poor. The proportions of students going on to education, training or work at the ages of 16 and 18 are both very low. Show details
Progress: Poor. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are poor. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are below average.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health | Speech, language and communication |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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