Kenton School Catchment Area
Kenton School is a academy converter secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1713 pupils, and a capacity of 2144 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
1,713
Pupils
2,144
Capacity
80%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2022
Kenton School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Kenton School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Newcastle upon Tyne. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Newcastle upon Tyne before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Newcastle upon Tyne catchment area documents →Kenton School — School Information
- Full address
- Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3RU
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 62.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138120
Other Secondary Schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne
If Kenton School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne are the next closest alternatives.
George Stephenson High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 6SA
Longbenton High School Catchment Area
Foundation school · NE12 8ER
Gosforth Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE3 2JH
Whickham School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE16 5AR
Sacred Heart Catholic High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE4 9YH
St Cuthbert's High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · NE15 7PX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Kenton School
Is Kenton School oversubscribed? ▾
Kenton School has a capacity of 2144 places and currently has 1713 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Newcastle upon Tyne.
What is the admissions policy for Kenton School? ▾
Admission to Kenton School is managed by Newcastle upon Tyne. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Kenton School cover? ▾
Kenton School is a secondary school in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Kenton School? ▾
Kenton School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.