Kenton Bar Primary School
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Ryal Walk Newcastle-upon-Tyne Tyne and Wear NE3 3YF |
| Phone | 01912860536 |
| Reference Number | 143267 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 326 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.85%
Girls: 52.15% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 44.5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 14 | 33 |
| 2 | 21 | 17 | 38 |
| 3 | 24 | 35 | 59 |
| 4 | 17 | 24 | 41 |
| 5 | 19 | 24 | 43 |
| 6 | 22 | 33 | 55 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 46% |
| African | 17.2% |
| Asian, Other | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.4% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Pakistani | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | As of September 2024, Ofsted no longer give a one word rating for schools. See our blog post for more details. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2025-02-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2019-10-15 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-11-10 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Kenton Bar Primary School | ||
| 2016-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2016-10-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2013-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-09 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-06-25 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-01-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 99 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -4.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | -4.5 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockAverage Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
Note: Exam results were not published in 2020, 2021 or 2022 due to the pandemic.
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
Balmain Road, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3QR |
0.28 miles |
|
Mountfield Primary School
Kirkwood Drive, North Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3AT |
0.55 miles |
|
Kingston Park Primary School
Cranleigh Avenue, Kingston Park, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2EL |
0.73 miles |
|
Cheviot Primary School
Yetholm Place, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4EB |
0.8 miles |
|
Hilton Primary Academy
Hilton Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 3RN |
0.89 miles |
|
Farne Primary School
Marsden Lane, Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4AP |
0.91 miles |
|
Thomas Walling Primary Academy
Lindfield Avenue, Blakelaw, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 3PL |
0.96 miles |
|
Wyndham Primary School
Wyndsail Place, Kenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 4QP |
1.02 miles |
|
North Fawdon Primary School
Brotherlee Road, Fawdon, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2SL |
1.05 miles |
|
St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope
Bardon Close, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4BT |
1.06 miles |
|
Regent Farm First School
Wansbeck Road South, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3PE |
1.2 miles |
|
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Fenham
Beaufront Gardens, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2SA |
1.22 miles |
|
Simonside Primary School
Bedeburn Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 4LG |
1.23 miles |
|
Beech Hill Primary School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
1.34 miles |
|
Grange First School
Norham Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2NP |
1.55 miles |
|
St Charles' Catholic Primary School
Regent Farm Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3HE |
1.56 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Primary School
Convent Road, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9XZ |
1.56 miles |
|
Archibald First School
Archibald Street, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EB |
1.58 miles |
|
Gosforth Junior High Academy
Regent Avenue, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1EE |
1.59 miles |
|
Westerhope Primary School
Hillhead Road, Westerhope, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 1NE |
1.6 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Kenton School
Drayton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3RU |
0.33 miles |
|
Thomas Bewick School
Linhope Road, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE5 2LW |
1.36 miles |
|
Westfield School
Oakfield Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4HS |
1.47 miles |
|
Studio West
West Denton Way, West Denton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE5 2SZ |
1.56 miles |
|
Newcastle School for Boys
30 West Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 4ES |
1.61 miles |
|
Sacred Heart Catholic High School
Fenham Hall Drive, Fenham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9YH |
1.62 miles |
|
Dame Allan's Schools
Fowberry Crescent, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE4 9YJ |
1.69 miles |
|
Gosforth Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 2JH |
1.7 miles |
|
Great Park Academy
Knightsbridge, Great North Road, Gosforth, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 2JH |
1.7 miles |
|
St Cuthbert's High School
Gretna Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 7PX |
1.89 miles |
|
Trinity Academy Newcastle
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
2.1 miles |
|
Trinity Solutions Academy
Condercum Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 8XJ |
2.12 miles |
|
Excelsior Academy
Denton Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6AF |
2.37 miles |
|
Northern Counties School
Tankerville Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 3BB |
2.4 miles |
|
Newcastle High School for Girls
|
2.51 miles |
|
Bahr Academy
72 Sceptre Street, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6PR |
2.56 miles |
|
Royal Grammar School
Eskdale Terrace, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE2 4DX |
2.76 miles |
|
Hopespring Newcastle
Chesters Avenue (on corner of Aydon Gardens), Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UZ |
2.78 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
2.8 miles |
|
Talbot House Children's Charity
Hexham Road, Walbottle, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 8HW |
2.95 miles |