The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
- 35% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
-5.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
100
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 16 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 216
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 35.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Trust
- IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Jane Fraser (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN
Town setting
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Castle Hill School
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Newsome High School
Secondary · Very close
Berry Brow Infant and Nursery Academy
Primary · 454m away
Hillside Primary School
Primary · 876m away
Beaumont Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Moor End Technology College
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Newsome Junior Academy?
Newsome Junior Academy currently has 216 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Newsome Junior Academy take?
Newsome Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Newsome Junior Academy?
Newsome Junior Academy is in Huddersfield, HD4 6JN, in the Kirklees local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Newsome Junior Academy have a sixth form?
No, Newsome Junior Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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