Joseph Norton Academy

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 7 to 16
Ofsted: Good

Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JUOpen in maps

Joseph Norton Academy is a special school in Huddersfield for ages 7 to 16. It is one of the 199 schools in Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in April 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 16 April 2013, report published 9 May 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

8 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 62 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths0%

0%, 8 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score95

95, 11 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score90

90, 15 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score89

89, 16 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

11 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score4.3

4.3, 41.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths9.1%

9.1%, 55.7 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.18

0.18, 3.91 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

62 pupils on roll, with places for 80

Eligible for free school meals67.7%

67.7%, 41.2 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language0%

0%, 21.6 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near Joseph Norton Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Edan Court School1 mileNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Denby Grange School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 4.4
Southgate School6 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Ravenshall School6 milesOfsted: Outstanding0% met the expected standard
Hall Cliffe School6 milesOfsted: Requires improvementAttainment 8: 6.7

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
7 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Todd Cheetham
Phone
01484868218
Website
josephnorton.co.uk
Address
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
Local authority
Kirklees
URN
143227

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.