Joseph Norton Academy
Other · Academy special converter · Ages 7–16 · Huddersfield, Kirklees
Joseph Norton Academy is an other school in Huddersfield, Kirklees for ages 7–16 (academy special converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 12 February 2025.
Key facts
- Address
- Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 7–16
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Kirklees
- Pupils on roll
- 62 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 67.7% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 4.2
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 12 February 2025
Strengths
- “Joseph Norton provides a safe and nurturing space where pupils can thrive.”
- “Pupils are helped to settle into school as quickly as possible.”
- “Pupils benefit from building high-quality relationships with staff.”
To improve
- “The school knows that a few pupils at the earliest stages of writing need specialist support.”
- “However, this work is not yet fully embedded.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 18 March 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 0% | 62% |
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 0% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 4.3 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Nearby other schools
Straight-line distance, in Kirklees.
- Scissett Middle School 0.2 mi Standards maintained
- Edan Court School 1.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Kirkburton Middle School 3.3 mi No Ofsted grade
- Southgate School 5.6 mi School remains Good
- Ravenshall School 5.9 mi Standards maintained
- Rida Boys High School 6.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- Paradise Primary School 6.2 mi No Ofsted grade
- Fields Rise School 6.4 mi No Ofsted grade