Kenton Bar Primary School vs Kenton School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 537 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenton Bar Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
273 students
Kenton School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,589 students
| Measure | Kenton Bar Primary School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East | Kenton School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #564 of 811 | #155 of 185 |
| National rank | #11365 of 15,697 | #3396 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 273 | 1,589 |
| Pupils on roll | 273 | 1,589 |
| Free school meals | 57.5% | 67.2% |
| Capacity filled | 65% | 74.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 9% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 40.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | – | 26.2 |
| town | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.kentonbar.smartacademies.net/ | ks.northernleaderstrust.org |
The verdict
- •Kenton Bar Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (34.3 vs 21.8).
- •Kenton School is the larger school with 1,589 students compared with 273.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kenton Bar Primary School better than Kenton School?
On the Success Index (England), Kenton Bar Primary School ranks higher (34.3 vs 21.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kenton Bar Primary School and Kenton School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Newcastle-upon-Tyne and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kenton Bar Primary School: 273. Kenton School: 1,589. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kenton Bar Primary School and Kenton School rank in North East?
Kenton Bar Primary School is 564th of 811 and Kenton School is 155th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).