Northern Leaders Trust, which consists of Kenton School and Studio West, is celebrating an impressive year of academic success, with students receiving outstanding results in both A-Level and GCSE examinations.
With record results at Studio West and some of the best ever performances at Kenton School, this year’s GCSE results were a resounding success. Kenton School has had a strong year, with its Sixth Form students achieving remarkable results in their A-Level exams.
This year, over 45% of the grades awarded were between A*-B, a significant accomplishment that underscores the school’s continued improvement. The success spans a range of subjects, including Further Maths, Media, Performing Arts and Health & Social Care, demonstrating the wide variety of subjects offered at Kenton School Sixth Form.
Due to the exceptional results, many students going on to higher education have met or exceeded their offers and will be starting at the UK’s top universities in Autumn.
Within these results, there are many outstanding individual performances, including:
Nuha Amer, who achieved AAA* is set to attend Cambridge University to study Medicine.
Isaac Williams, who earned AAA* A will be heading to Durham University to study Physics.
Owen Branighan, with A* A* A B, is going to Newcastle University to study Mathematics.
The students’ success reflects their hard work and dedication, which has been supported by a strong network of teachers and staff who have been instrumental in their academic journeys.
Assistant Principal and Head of Sixth Form, Andrew Swan, expressed his pride in the students’ achievements: “This year’s results highlight the commitment, strengths and talents of our brilliant students, representing the culmination of their seven years at Kenton School. Supporting them has been an absolute pleasure, a sentiment shared by all our teachers, staff and the Sixth Form team. It is fantastic to see so many students continuing their academic journey at their first-choice university and others securing valuable apprenticeships. We are confident that, whatever paths they choose, they will achieve great things. We wish all our Year 13 leavers the very best of luck in their future.”
Newly Updated Sixth Form Common Room
The new and existing cohort of Sixth Form students at Kenton School have started the 2024/25 academic year with a newly refurbished common room. The revitalised space is designed to provide students with a bright and comfortable, modern environment where they can study, relax and socialise with their peers.
Designed by Newcastle based award-winning interior design firm, Dakota House of Design, the fresh space includes study booths, sociable sofa areas and dedicated lunch spaces. The walls are decorated with artwork produced by Kenton School students, adding a personal touch.
Delighted with the newly designed space, Sixth Form students have commented on how the ‘bright colours and relaxing study areas’ have enhanced their learning experiences. A student from Studio West, who now attends Kenton School Sixth Form, explains how accommodating the Sixth Form team have been: “The transition to Kenton Sixth Form from Studio West was easy as there was a lot of support from staff to help me to settle in and the new facilities are great for studying and group work. I have really enjoyed my first year at Kenton and I am excited to get started on my UCAS application and finish Y13!”
Rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted, Kenton School Sixth Form offers a diverse enrichment programme, careers support, excellent pastoral care, outstanding learning facilities and world-class sports facilities.
A bright future for Northern Leaders Trust
The success of both Kenton School and Studio West in this year’s A-Level and GCSE results is a clear indication of the positive strides being made across Northern Leaders Trust. The Trust’s CEO, Lee Kirtley, highlighted the significance of these achievements, noting: “These results reflect the many positive changes that continue to take place throughout the Trust. All students are given the best possible support and advice whilst being encouraged to follow their passion, whatever that might be.”
Martyn Gordon, Executive Principal of Northern Leaders Trust, praised the students’ efforts, saying: “We are delighted that our students have achieved such excellent outcomes as the culmination of their time with us. They are a fitting reward for the hard work, determination and resilience our students have shown during the last two years, they are also testament to a high quality of education and a relentless drive from our staff to ensure that our students leave Kenton and Studio West with the qualifications and skills needed to go on to their first choice in further education, training or employment. Many of the students are now heading off to university, whilst others are embarking on pathways beyond the traditional university route, such as coveted apprenticeships at leading businesses. We feel this is a great reflection of our holistic Post-16 offer, which we are able to deliver due to such a broad and exciting curriculum, top of the range facilities and committed and dedicated staff. We sincerely send our congratulations and very best wishes to our leavers and we look forward to continuing this positive trend with our new cohort this academic year”
As students from both schools prepare to embark on the next stages of their educational journeys, the Northern Leaders Trust remains committed to providing a supportive and enriching environment where all students can thrive and achieve their full potential. The newly refurbished Sixth Form common room at Kenton School, is just one example of how the Trust is continually investing in the student experience, ensuring that students have the resources and inspiring spaces that they need to succeed.
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