Located in Huddersfield, Joseph Norton Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 7 to 16. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Joseph Norton Academy currently has around 61 pupils on roll, which is about 97% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 100% boys and % girls. Around 68.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 20.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 46%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (83.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 57% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (57%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 57% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Busker Lane, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU |
| Website: | www.josephnorton.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01484868218 |
| School Type: | Academy special converter |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Kirklees |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Todd Cheetham |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 143227 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/04/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 7 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 63 |
| Number of Pupils: | 61 |
| Number of Boys: | 61 |
| Number of Girls: | 0 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 20.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 46% | 8.2% |
| White British | 83.60% | 51 |
| White and Black African | 3.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 3.30% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 3.30% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 3.30% | 2 |
| Caribbean | 1.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 1.60% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Denby Dale Nursery School Wakefield Road , Denby Dale HD8 8RX | - not rated | 2,507 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Church of England Voluntary Aided First School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 439 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Church of England Academy Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9HR | - not rated | 439 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe Academy Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | 3out of 4 | 1,234 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Skelmanthorpe First and Nursery School Elm Street , Skelmanthorpe HD8 9DZ | - not rated | 1,234 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kaye's First and Nursery School Holmfield , Clayton West HD8 9LZ | - not rated | 1,512 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelley College, A Share Academy Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Shelley College - A Specialist Centre for Science Huddersfield Road , Shelley HD8 8NL | - not rated | 2,579 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | - not rated | 301 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Scissett Middle School Wakefield Road , Scissett HD8 9JX | 3out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nortonthorpe Hall School Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Joseph Norton Academy Busker Lane , Scissett HD8 9JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Edan Court School Edan Court, Colliers Way , Clayton West HD8 9TR | - not rated | 2,115 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.