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Newsome Academy

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personMr Dean Watkin

corporate_fareIMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onHuddersfield, HD4 6JN

language Visit Website phone 1484516712

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2024

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Students

700

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Attainment 8

44.1

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GCSE Rank

#16 in Kirklees

#1,917 of 3,216 nationally

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Newsome Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Huddersfield, serving ages 11-16. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Newsome Academy is an academy sponsor led in Huddersfield, Kirklees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 801 pupils on roll, of whom 46% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1, placing the school #16 in Kirklees and #1,917 of 3,216 nationally. 45.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.6% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.7× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.4:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 10 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 5.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

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Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.1

Grade 5+ E&M

45.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.6%

Entering EBacc57.30%

EBacc APS4.02

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.19

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc77.00%

EBacc APS3.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.18

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc55%

EBacc APS3.75

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.22

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

39.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49%

EBacc APS3.59

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc-%

EBacc APS-

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

06 February 2024

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2024-02-06

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2018-11-13

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 2 EIF

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2016-04-26

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

4.1%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.2%(26 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

5pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 801 pupils. During this period, there were 33 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 4.1%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	801	33	4.1%	7.3%	5
2024/25 (Autumn term)	814	48	5.9%	7.8%	5
2023/24 (Summer term)	770	30	3.9%	7.4%	5
2023/24 (Spring term)	753	47	6.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	758	25	3.3%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	687	44	6.4%	6.6%	2
2022/23 (Spring term)	700	33	4.7%	6.4%	1
2022/23 (Autumn term)	684	70	10.2%	5.9%	6
2021/22 (Summer term)	645	43	6.7%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	628	68	10.8%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	637	70	11.0%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	600	79	13.2%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	0	29	-	1.0%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Moderate Learning Difficulty 36 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 21 pupils

Physical Disability 19 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 13 pupils

Hearing Impairment 11 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 6 pupils

Profound & Multiple Learning 3 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

93.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree48%

agree38%

disagree8%

strongly disagree8%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree35%

agree15%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

not applicable30%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know3%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree50%

agree38%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree40%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

don't know3%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree20%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree60%

agree20%

disagree10%

strongly disagree5%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Kirklees

Heckmondwike Grammar School

Holmfirth High School

Shelley College, A Share Academy

Salendine Nook High School

Honley High School

King James's School