Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
Year 7 - Year 13 (ages 11-18)
SecondaryAcademy converterMixed
About the school
“‘All different, all equal’ summarises what makes Kenton a great school. Our school is rich in diversity and culture. Our fantastic students make the Academy a brilliant and inclusive place to learn and achieve.”
Open since 2012. Became an academy in May 2012, continuing the school that was already there.
Ofsted
Ofsted: Not judgedLast inspected 1 May 2025
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesRequires improvement
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementRequires improvement
Safeguarding effectiveYes
“Not judged” means there's no overall grade: Ofsted stopped giving single-word grades in September 2024. The full report shows how the school did in each area.
Admissions
Admissions policy on record: Non-selective
This school is its own admissions authority, meaning it sets and applies its own admissions criteria (rather than the local council).
Visit the school's website for admissions details →Details
- Number of pupils
- 1713
- Multi-academy trust
- NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST
- Phone
- 01912142200