Kenton School is a specialist Arts and Technology School and has been granted several marks of achievement including a Gold Artsmark from the Arts Council of England and a 2008 Sportsmark.
The sixth form building is used by both sixth formers and pupils attending the main academy as well as working as a local community college (Kenton College). A 2012 Ofsted report graded the school as Good, a drop from the Outstanding status they obtained in 2009.
Construction on the original Kenton School started in 1958, and the school was opened by the Right Honourable Lord Morrison of Lambeth, better known as Herbert Morrison, on Friday 17 March 1961.[1]
The development of the school continued through the addition of new buildings. East Block was the first to be built – closely followed by West Block in 1961, the plans for these buildings were submitted in 1957 and approved in 1958.
South Block was added to the site in 1971 which was linked to the main school by the addition of a corrugated green fibreglass-clad bridge connecting South Block to West Block. Eventually, the Green Bridge lost its colour, having been reclad in grey-painted corrugated metal, and remained in place all the way until demolition of the buildings between 2008 and 2009. The school also had its own adjoining swimming pool.
In 1978, North Block was added to the rear of East Block, following the closure of the adjacent Roman Catholic school, and in 1999, a new College Building was added to the campus. The College Building was officially opened by the then School's Minister, Estelle Morris.
Following 47 years in the original school buildings, the school moved into a new state-of-the-art building in Autumn 2008 and had its official opening on Friday, 2 July 2010.
The new school was officially opened by the film director and former Kenton School pupil, Mike Figgis.[2]
Former headteachers
Kenton School as seen from the main entrance on Kenton Lane
Eric Hackett (1960–1)
Charles Jary (1965–1972)
Doreen Inness (1972–1981)
Barbara Payne (1981–1992)
Fran Done (1992–1993) (acting)
Mike Gibbons (1994–1997)
Fran Done (1997–1998) (acting)
David Pearmain (1998-2015)
Sarah Holmes-Carne (2015-2022)
Bill Jordan CBE (2022) (acting)
Jason Holt (2023-present)
David Pearmain stepped down as headteacher in August 2015 and became the chief executive of Kenton Schools Academy Trust, under which Kenton School and Studio West operate.[3] In 2017, Pearmain stepped down as chief executive, and was replaced by Kevin McDermid. In 2022, Ian Kershaw was appointed chief executive of the Trust, which rebranded as Northern Leaders Trust in May of that year.
Kenton School's principal is Jason Holt. The academy’s current vice-principals are Richard Devlin, Noel Stoddart and Claire Gibson.[4]
Academy conversion
In 2011, the school undertook consultation to investigate conversion to Academy status. This was met with criticism by the NAS/UWT, the NUT, and the ATL, representatives of whom took strike action in September of that year.[5] On 1 May 2012 Kenton School officially converted to an Academy. Throughout the process it was decided that the school's name would not change although for legal reasons Kenton School (Newcastle) is its registered name.
Studio school
In September 2014, Kenton Academy opened a new studio school, Studio West, in the West Denton area of Newcastle upon Tyne. Studio West is based on the All Saints College site,[6] after All Saints College closed in the summer of 2014.[7]
The Kentonian
Kenton School had a newspaper, The Kentonian, which was written by staff and pupils at Kenton School. The paper came out four times a year and typically contained staff interviews and news items about life in Kenton School. However, it is no longer published.
Danielle George – Engineer, astrophysicist and president of the Institution of Engineering & Technology[13]
References
^"School website". Kenton School. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
^"Hollywood director Mike Figgis visits Kenton School". Newcastle Chronicle. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
^"Kenton School headteacher David Pearmain to step down after 17 years as principal". Newcastle Chronicle. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
^[kenton.newcastle.sch.uk/about-us "About Us"]. Kenton School. Retrieved 3 March 2021. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
^"Kenton School staff strike over academy plans". BBC News. 21 September 2011. Retrieved 3 October 2011.
^"New 'studio school' promises to change the face of education in Newcastle". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. 5 June 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
^"All Saints College in West Denton will close in September 2014". Newcastle Evening Chronicle. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2013.
^"About Me". chionwurahmp.com. 5 June 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^"Dummett goes back to school with Newcastle United Foundation". nufc.co.uk. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^"Hollywood director Mike Figgis visits Kenton School". Newcastle Chronicle. 2 July 2010. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^"'I thought, how can I manage my life in the war?' Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan on her homeland'". Newcastle Chronicle. 30 December 2016. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^"'West boss Pont still at helm after job switch'". Newcastle Chronicle. 22 October 2003. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
^"Interview with Prof Danielle George". The Royal Institution. Retrieved 2 March 2021.
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This article needs additional citations for verification Please help improve this article by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed Find sources Kenton School news newspapers books scholar JSTOR August 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Kenton School is an Academy situated in Newcastle upon Tyne in Tyne and Wear England Kenton Academy Newcastle AddressKenton Lane and Drayton RoadNewcastle upon TyneEnglandInformationTypeAcademy Sixth formMottoAll Different All EqualDepartment for Education URN138120 TablesOfstedReportsAge11 to 19 Sixth form Enrolment1 797Websitehttp www kenton newcastle sch ukIt is situated near Kenton Lane in Kenton educating Key Stage 3 5 Years 7 11 Kenton School is a specialist Arts and Technology School and has been granted several marks of achievement including a Gold Artsmark from the Arts Council of England and a 2008 Sportsmark The sixth form building is used by both sixth formers and pupils attending the main academy as well as working as a local community college Kenton College A 2012 Ofsted report graded the school as Good a drop from the Outstanding status they obtained in 2009 Contents 1 History 2 Former headteachers 3 Academy conversion 4 Studio school 5 The Kentonian 6 Notable alumni 7 References 8 External linksHistory EditThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed November 2018 Learn how and when to remove this template message Construction on the original Kenton School started in 1958 and the school was opened by the Right Honourable Lord Morrison of Lambeth better known as Herbert Morrison on Friday 17 March 1961 1 The development of the school continued through the addition of new buildings East Block was the first to be built closely followed by West Block in 1961 the plans for these buildings were submitted in 1957 and approved in 1958 South Block was added to the site in 1971 which was linked to the main school by the addition of a corrugated green fibreglass clad bridge connecting South Block to West Block Eventually the Green Bridge lost its colour having been reclad in grey painted corrugated metal and remained in place all the way until demolition of the buildings between 2008 and 2009 The school also had its own adjoining swimming pool In 1978 North Block was added to the rear of East Block following the closure of the adjacent Roman Catholic school and in 1999 a new College Building was added to the campus The College Building was officially opened by the then School s Minister Estelle Morris Following 47 years in the original school buildings the school moved into a new state of the art building in Autumn 2008 and had its official opening on Friday 2 July 2010 The new school was officially opened by the film director and former Kenton School pupil Mike Figgis 2 Former headteachers Edit Kenton School as seen from the main entrance on Kenton Lane Eric Hackett 1960 1 Charles Jary 1965 1972 Doreen Inness 1972 1981 Barbara Payne 1981 1992 Fran Done 1992 1993 acting Mike Gibbons 1994 1997 Fran Done 1997 1998 acting David Pearmain 1998 2015 Sarah Holmes Carne 2015 2022 Bill Jordan CBE 2022 acting Jason Holt 2023 present David Pearmain stepped down as headteacher in August 2015 and became the chief executive of Kenton Schools Academy Trust under which Kenton School and Studio West operate 3 In 2017 Pearmain stepped down as chief executive and was replaced by Kevin McDermid In 2022 Ian Kershaw was appointed chief executive of the Trust which rebranded as Northern Leaders Trust in May of that year Kenton School s principal is Jason Holt The academy s current vice principals are Richard Devlin Noel Stoddart and Claire Gibson 4 Academy conversion EditIn 2011 the school undertook consultation to investigate conversion to Academy status This was met with criticism by the NAS UWT the NUT and the ATL representatives of whom took strike action in September of that year 5 On 1 May 2012 Kenton School officially converted to an Academy Throughout the process it was decided that the school s name would not change although for legal reasons Kenton School Newcastle is its registered name Studio school EditIn September 2014 Kenton Academy opened a new studio school Studio West in the West Denton area of Newcastle upon Tyne Studio West is based on the All Saints College site 6 after All Saints College closed in the summer of 2014 7 The Kentonian EditKenton School had a newspaper The Kentonian which was written by staff and pupils at Kenton School The paper came out four times a year and typically contained staff interviews and news items about life in Kenton School However it is no longer published Notable alumni EditChi Onwurah Labour MP for Newcastle Central 8 Paul Dummett Newcastle United and Wales footballer 9 Mike Figgis Film director 10 Muzoon Almellehan Syrian activist 11 Jamie Mole Former Heart of Midlothian footballer 12 Danielle George Engineer astrophysicist and president of the Institution of Engineering amp Technology 13 References Edit School website Kenton School Retrieved 3 March 2021 Hollywood director Mike Figgis visits Kenton School Newcastle Chronicle 2 July 2010 Retrieved 3 March 2021 Kenton School headteacher David Pearmain to step down after 17 years as principal Newcastle Chronicle 25 March 2015 Retrieved 3 March 2021 kenton newcastle sch uk about us About Us Kenton School Retrieved 3 March 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a Check url value help Kenton School staff strike over academy plans BBC News 21 September 2011 Retrieved 3 October 2011 New studio school promises to change the face of education in Newcastle Newcastle Evening Chronicle 5 June 2013 Retrieved 10 September 2013 All Saints College in West Denton will close in September 2014 Newcastle Evening Chronicle 20 May 2013 Retrieved 10 September 2013 About Me chionwurahmp com 5 June 2012 Retrieved 2 March 2021 Dummett goes back to school with Newcastle United Foundation nufc co uk Retrieved 2 March 2021 Hollywood director Mike Figgis visits Kenton School Newcastle Chronicle 2 July 2010 Retrieved 2 March 2021 I thought how can I manage my life in the war Syrian refugee Muzoon Almellehan on her homeland Newcastle Chronicle 30 December 2016 Retrieved 2 March 2021 West boss Pont still at helm after job switch Newcastle Chronicle 22 October 2003 Retrieved 2 March 2021 Interview with Prof Danielle George The Royal Institution Retrieved 2 March 2021 External links EditKenton School website Kenton School Ofsted Report Coordinates 55 00 10 N 1 39 27 W 55 00291 N 1 657424 W 55 00291 1 657424 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Kenton School amp oldid 1132761205, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
