SchoolScoresKenton Bar Primary School
Academy · Primary, ages 3 to 11 · Mixed · Nursery class
Part of SMART MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ryal Walk, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, NE3 3YF
0191 286 0536 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
At the inspection that started on 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately. It stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
24 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Newcastle-upon-Tyne comparisons use the 56 of its 104 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 48 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Newcastle-upon-Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Joint 34th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 54% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 29th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 96% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Joint 17th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 73% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96% | 92% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 11 parents whose child had been bullied Joint 2nd highest of 39 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 97% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 82% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern Joint 13th highest of 53 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 68% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 84% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Joint 17th highest of 56 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 72% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 96%said yes | 92% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 9%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Newcastle-upon-Tyne figures pool parents at the Newcastle-upon-Tyne schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
35 pupils in this year group.
57% — 9 points below the Newcastle upon Tyne average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 9% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 63% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 66% | 76% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Newcastle upon Tyne. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 29 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 29 |
| Of those, offered a place | 29 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 42 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.0
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for autism. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Newcastle upon Tyne | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 20th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 58.8% | 42.8%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 41st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 56% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 3.3% | 3.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 60th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 52% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 14.6% | 16.5%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 17th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 87% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 43.6% | 29.9%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 73rd lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.7% | 5.3%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 71st lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 30% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 15.6% | 14.2%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 77th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 38% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 68th lowest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Lower than 48% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.02% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher Joint 81st highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 16% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 16.9 | 20.6 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 77th highest of 104 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 28% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.5 | 10.6 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 38th highest of 101 state primary schools in Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Higher than 61% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 15.9% | 13.3%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Kenton 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), improved significantly 2025 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Mountfield Primary School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 44% met expected standard (KS2)
- Kingston Park Primary School 0.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013, before conversion), improved significantly 2024 · 65% met expected standard (KS2)
- Cheviot Primary School 0.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
- Hilton Primary Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 80% met expected standard (KS2)
- Farne Primary School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 73% met expected standard (KS2)
- Thomas Walling Primary Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2021), confirmed 2025 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- Wyndham Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), some aspects weaker 2024 · 60% met expected standard (KS2)
- North Fawdon Primary School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 57% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Mark's Catholic Primary School, Westerhope 1.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2014, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 66% met expected standard (KS2)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Kenton Bar Primary School's Ofsted rating?
At its inspection in 14 January 2025, Ofsted graded each area separately; it stopped giving an overall grade in September 2024.
How did Kenton Bar Primary School do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 57% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 5 points below the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend Kenton Bar Primary School?
96% of the 24 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend Kenton Bar Primary School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Kenton Bar Primary School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 29 families put Kenton Bar Primary School as their first choice for 29 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 29 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 143267.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.