Dear Parents, Guardians and Children,
Kenton is a remarkable school, where we make a serious effort to meet each child’s needs, whatever his or her special gifts or talents. Kenton is now a national leader and locally the highest achieving mixed comprehensive school in Newcastle. Our GCSE results were in the top 1% of all schools in the country for three years running between 2006 and 2008, judged by their ‘value added’, while our 2008 ‘A’ Level results showed the best value added of any school or College in Newcastle. We are a successful school with a fine reputation, oversubscribed in every year group. Our 2009 Ofsted inspection graded the school as ‘outstanding’.
At Kenton we care very much about the students' results and qualifications, which are getting better all the time, but that is only part of the story, for our motto is, "All Different All Equal." This includes many and varied opportunities for each child to develop his or her potential and personality in and out of the classroom. That is why enriching activities in the arts and sports are so important to us. Kenton is an Arts and Technology Specialist School, with Artsmark Gold and Sportsmark status. The stunning facilities in our new building (opened in 2008) take our students’ opportunities to an even higher level.
I am confident that you will want to join us and share in our success. Yours sincerely,
David Pearmain, Headteacher