Performance & Results
The Department for Education has on online service that lets you find and compare schools in England. This are often referred to as performance tables.
See Kenton School's performance information.
The information on this page is for the 2018 to 2019 academic year. The Government will not publish any school or college level educational performance data based on tests, assessments or exams for 2020.
Secondary (key stage 4)
Progress 8 score
This score shows how much progress pupils made between the end of primary education (age 11) and the end of secondary education (age 16). This is compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of primary education.
The school's score is -0.62, which is considered well below average. The Newcastle upon Tyne average score for state-funded schools is -0.27.
A score above zero means pupils made more progress, on average, than pupils across England who got similar results at the end of primary education. A score below zero means pupils made less progress, on average. It does not mean pupils made no progress or the school has failed.
Video: Progress 8 (explained in 3 minutes)
Attainment 8 score
The score is based on how well pupils performed in up to 8 qualifications. This includes:
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English
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maths
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3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages
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3 other approved qualifications
The school's score is 40.5. The Newcastle upon Tyne average score is 43.6.
Grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs
Grade 5 is similar to a high grade C or low grade B in the old grading system.
The percentage of pupils at the school who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths is 31%. The Newcastle upon Tyne average is 39%.
Entering for the English Baccalaureate
A pupil has entered for the English Baccalaureate if they study English, maths, sciences, a language and either history or geography. The English Baccalaureate is not a test or qualification. It is a measure used to provide information about a particular range of qualifications.
The school's percentage is 30%. The Newcastle upon Tyne average percentage is 41%.
English Baccalaureate average point score
The average comes from the best scores pupils get in:
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English language or English literature
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maths
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science, the best 2 results from single sciences or results from combined sciences
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languages
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history or geography
We add their scores together and divide by 6 for the average.
The school's score is 3.27. The Newcastle upon Tyne average score is 3.76.
Staying in education or employment after secondary education
The percentage of pupils at the school who stayed in education or employment is 88%. The Newcastle upon Tyne average is 91%.
16 to 18 (key stage 5)
