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Joseph Norton Academy

Academy special converter · Huddersfield · HD8 9JU

Ages 7–16 · 62 pupils · Kirklees

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Ofsted

Standards maintained

Attainment 8

6.7

Overall absence

20.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Standards maintained

Inspection date

2025-03-17

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-1.45
−20+2
Attainment 86.7
English & maths grade 5+0%
English & maths grade 4+0%
EBacc entry0%

EBacc APS: 0.4

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence20.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)46.0%
Unauthorised16.2%
Authorised absence
3.9%
Severe absence (50%+)
14.3%
Enrolments in measure
63

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill78%

62 pupils · 80 places

Pupils on roll
62
Boys / girls
62 / 0
School capacity
80
Capacity fill
62 / 80 (78%)
Free school meals
67.7%
FSM pupils
42
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy special converter

Age range

Ages 7–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
Has Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
Wellspring Academy Trust
Headteacher
Mr Todd Cheetham

Location

Address
Busker Lane, Scissett
Postcode
HD8 9JU
Town
Huddersfield
County
West Yorkshire
Local authority
Kirklees
District
Kirklees
Constituency
Ossett and Denby Dale
Urban/rural
Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
Special classes
Has Special Classes

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy special converter, Ages 7–16, in Huddersfield, Kirklees, 62 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, special school. Free school meals: 67.7%. SEN provision includes: SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health.

Open schools in Huddersfield
90
Academies among open schools in Huddersfield
50% (45)
Open schools in HD8
20
Open schools in Kirklees LA
203

Nearby schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HuddersfieldNear HD8

  • Scissett Middle School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Middle deemed secondary

    Huddersfield · HD8 9JX · Kirklees

    Ages 10–13

    • KS265%
    • Absence5.3%
    • FSM16.7%

    0.2 miles away

  • Scissett Church of England Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Huddersfield · HD8 9HR · Kirklees

    Ages 4–10

    • Absence4.0%
    • FSM17.9%
    • Demand1.23

    0.2 miles away

  • Skelmanthorpe Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

    Huddersfield · HD8 9DZ · Kirklees

    Ages 3–10

    • Absence3.8%
    • FSM11.6%
    • Demand0.80

    0.7 miles away

  • Kaye's Academy

    Ofsted: Expected standard

    Academy converter · Primary

    Huddersfield · HD8 9LZ · Kirklees

    Ages 3–10

    • Absence4.2%
    • FSM11.8%
    • Demand0.89

    0.9 miles away

  • Edan Court School

    Other independent special school

    Huddersfield · HD8 9TR · Kirklees

    Ages 8–18

    1.2 miles away

  • Shelley College, A Share Academy

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Huddersfield · HD8 8NL · Kirklees

    Ages 13–18

    • Att852.1
    • P80.6
    • EM5+61%
    • Absence6.6%

    1.5 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mr Todd Cheetham
Telephone
01484868218
Website
www.josephnorton.co.uk

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