SchoolScoresNewsome Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN
01484 516712 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 6 February 2024.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
40 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025.
Huddersfield comparisons use the 8 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 4 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Huddersfield | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 86% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 70% | 88% |
| My child feels safe at this school Joint 1st highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 80% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 93% | 76% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 75% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88% | 60% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 12 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 50% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 50% | 48% | 50% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 28 parents who had raised a concern 4th highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 51% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 71% | 60% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 8 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Huddersfield. Higher than 73% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 88%said yes | 61% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Huddersfield figures pool parents at the Huddersfield schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
143 pupils in this year group.
46% — about the same as the Kirklees average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.1 | 46.4 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
103 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points below the Kirklees average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 2% | 16% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 41% | 33% | 13% |
| Further education college | 45% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 3% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 0% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Kirklees. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 136 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 118 |
| Of those, offered a place | 118 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 359 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.7 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.9
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 30 places for hearing impairment; Physical disability. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Kirklees | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 84% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 46.1% | 29.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 98% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 8.5% | 3.2%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.1% | 13.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 77% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7% | 20.4%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 7th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 75% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.9% | 8.0%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 9th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 73% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 18.6% | 21.6%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 6th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.4 | 26.5 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Lower than 44% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.5% | 8.3% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded12 pupils | 1.50% | 0.21% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 18% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.1 | 17.1 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 11th highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 3% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 12 state secondary schools in Huddersfield. Higher than 77% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 19.0% | 14.4%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Moor End Academy 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 45% grade 5+ English and maths
- Honley High School 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- ES Independent School Kirklees 1.5 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2025)
- Royds Hall, A Share Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Huddersfield Grammar School 1.8 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- King James's School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), confirmed 2025 · 47% grade 5+ English and maths
- Colne Valley High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2019), some aspects weaker 2025 · 34% grade 5+ English and maths
- Netherhall Learning Campus High School 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2024) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Salendine Nook High School 2.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2016), confirmed 2025 · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
- North Huddersfield Trust School 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 26% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Newsome Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newsome Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 6 February 2024.
How did Newsome Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 46% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, about the same as the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Newsome Academy?
88% of the 40 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 1 January 2024 and 6 January 2025 said they would recommend Newsome Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Newsome Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 118 families put Newsome Academy as their first choice for 136 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 118 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 147888.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 1 January 2024 to 6 January 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.