Located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Kenton School is a secondary school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Kenton School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr David Pearmain |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 108528 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 2144 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
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| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | - not rated | 194 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton Balmain Road , North Kenton NE3 3QR | 3out of 4 | 194 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Junior School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Infant School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | - not rated | 414 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mountfield Primary School Kirkwood Drive , North Kenton NE3 3AT | - not rated | 459 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blakelaw School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Firfield Community School Firfield Road , NE5 3HU | - not rated | 1,228 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth High School Knightsbridge , Great North Road NE3 2JH | - not rated | 2,512 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevyside Middle School Yetholm Place , Westerhope NE5 4EB | - not rated | 2,010 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High School Jubilee Road , Gosforth NE3 1DY | - not rated | 2,090 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Junior High Academy Regent Avenue , Gosforth NE3 1EE | 3out of 4 | 2,270 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Denton Park Middle School Linhope Road , West Denton NE5 2NW | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Gosforth Central Middle School Great North Road , Gosforth NE3 1UN | 3out of 4 | 2,801 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newcastle Bridges School Drayton Road , NE3 3RU | 4out of 4 | 7 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Sheriff Leas School Springfield Road , Blakelaw NE5 3DS | - not rated | 1,298 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Westfield School Oakfield Road , Gosforth NE3 4HS | - not rated | 2,005 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kenton Lodge School Kenton Road , Gosforth NE3 4PD | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Kenton Lodge School Kenton Road , NE3 4PD | - not rated | 2,122 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.