Newsome Academy

Details

Age Range	11-16 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	Does not apply
Local Authority	Kirklees
Address	Castle Avenue, HD4 6JN
School Website	https://newsomeacademy.co.uk/
Telephone	1484516712
URN	147888

School Census

Total	700
Girls/Boys	359/341
Girls/Boys Ratio	51.3%/48.7%
% pupils where English not first language	27.1%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	306
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	12.1%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 06/02/2024 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
06/02/2024	Good
13/11/2018	Inadequate
26/04/2016	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	06/02/2024
Quality of Education	Good
Behaviour and Attitudes	Outstanding
Personal Development	Good
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Inspection Date	13/11/2018
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	26/04/2016
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
06 February 2024	School inspection: Good	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	41.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	33.10%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	53.20%
Entering EBacc	76.30%
EBacc average point score	3.86
Progress 8	-0.2

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	40.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	51%
Entering EBacc	55%
EBacc average point score	3.74
Progress 8	0.18

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	39.9
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	49%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	3.59
Progress 8	-0.22

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	354
As first preference	115
As second preference	144
As third preference	95

Total Offers Made	154
first preference offers	115
second preference offers	23
third preference offers	2

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	308
As first preference	101
As second preference	110
As third preference	97

Total Offers Made	179
first preference offers	101
second preference offers	20
third preference offers	5

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	281
As first preference	83
As second preference	108
As third preference	90

Total Offers Made	130
first preference offers	83
second preference offers	10
third preference offers	1

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	60%
agree	33%
disagree	3%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	53%
agree	40%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	50%
agree	38%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	0%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	10%
agree	5%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
not applicable	70%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	48%
agree	38%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	0%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	35%
agree	15%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	3%
not applicable	30%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	0%
no	0%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	0%
agree	0%
disagree	0%
strongly disagree	0%
dont know	0%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	45%
agree	40%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	5%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	48%
agree	40%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	3%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	50%
agree	38%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	0%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	45%
agree	40%
disagree	5%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	68%
agree	20%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	3%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	60%
agree	20%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	5%
don't know	5%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	88%
no	13%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	41.6%
african ethnic origin	13.8%
pakistani ethnic origin	12.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	7.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.1%
any other asian background ethnic origin	2.5%
caribbean ethnic origin	2.4%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	2%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.6%
any other black background ethnic origin	0.9%
indian ethnic origin	0.8%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	43.1%
pakistani ethnic origin	12.7%
african ethnic origin	12.6%
any other white background ethnic origin	8.7%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	4.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	3.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	2.4%
caribbean ethnic origin	2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	2%
any other asian background ethnic origin	1.4%
bangladeshi ethnic origin	1.3%
white and black african ethnic origin	0.9%
indian ethnic origin	0.9%
chinese ethnic origin	0.7%