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Newsome Academy
Goodgraded 06/02/2024Ages 11–16801 pupils
Newsome Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 16 in Huddersfield, within the Kirklees local authority. The school has around 801 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 06/02/2024, Newsome Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41.1 and 32% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Huddersfield can view Newsome Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted & inspectionGood
Overall effectiveness & sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 06/02/2024. How to read an Ofsted rating →
Strengths & watch points4 strengths · 1 watch
Computed from Ofsted & DfE outcomes vs England average
Quality of education
Behaviour & attitudes
Personal development
Leadership & management
Progress 8
Computed from published Ofsted judgements & DfE outcomes — not a written review.
GCSE results — Key Stage 4Below average
Attainment 844.1
England avg 45.1 · was 41.6 in 2023/24
Progress 8-0.2
Grade 5+ English & maths46%
England avg 45% · was 33% in 2023/24
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
England avg 65% · was 61% in 2023/24
EBacc entry57%
England avg 39%
EBacc average point score4.02
England avg 4.03
DfE, 2024/25. What is a Progress 8 score?
Pupil intake47.5%
Free school meals47.5%
England avg 28.6%
English not first language27.4%
England avg 18.3%
Places filled90%
SEN support
EHC plan
DfE school census, 2025/26
Attendance & staffing92.1%
Attendance92.1%
England avg 91.0%
Pupils per teacher16.3
England avg 17.6
Persistent absence24.8%
England avg 25.8%
Teachers with QTS
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Nearby schools in Huddersfield
All schools in Huddersfield →Newsome Junior AcademyGood · 0.0 miCastle Hill SchoolGood · 0.1 miBerry Brow Infant and Nursery AcademyRequires Improvement · 0.3 miHillside Primary School0.5 miMount Pleasant Primary SchoolGood · 0.7 miKirklees College1.1 mi
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