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OpenSecondaryURN 138120

Kenton School

Academy converter · Newcastle-upon-Tyne · NE3 3RU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–18

Pupils

1,589

Local authority

Newcastle upon Tyne

Age range

Ages 11–18

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

3 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–18, in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, 1,589 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, special school, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 67.2%.

Open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
155
Secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
16
Academies among open schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
48% (74)
Open schools in NE3
23
Secondary in NE3
2
Open schools in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
112
Secondary in Newcastle upon Tyne LA
12

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    Ages 13–18

    Status: Open

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    Ages 11–19

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Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
138120

Location

Address
Drayton Road
Postcode
NE3 3RU
Town
Newcastle-upon-Tyne
County
Tyne and Wear
Local authority
Newcastle upon Tyne

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
1,589
Boys / girls
767 / 822
School capacity
2,144
Capacity fill
1,589 / 2,144 (74%)
Free school meals
67.2%
FSM pupils
931
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST
Academy trust
NORTHERN LEADERS TRUST

Contact

Telephone
01912142200
Website
https://ks.northernleaderstrust.org

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