The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 275
- Capacity
- 65%
- FSM
- 57.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Trust
- SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Elaine Boardman (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 3YF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton
Primary · 445m away
Kenton School
Secondary · 537m away
Newcastle Bridges School
Academy · 543m away
Mountfield Primary School
Primary · 883m away
Kingston Park Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cheviot Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hilton Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Farne Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
What is Kenton Bar Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Kenton Bar Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Kenton Bar Primary School?
Kenton Bar Primary School currently has 275 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Kenton Bar Primary School take?
Kenton Bar Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Kenton Bar Primary School?
Kenton Bar Primary School is in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3YF, in the Newcastle upon Tyne local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Kenton Bar Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Kenton Bar Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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