Joseph Norton Academy

About Joseph Norton Academy

Joseph Norton Academy is an academy special converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–16. It has 61 pupils on roll. It is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.9 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 67.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 0% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy special converter

Age Range

Ages 7–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

61 / 63 (97%)

Religious Character

Does not apply

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Busker Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JU

Phone

01484868218

Head Teacher

Todd Cheetham

Website

www.josephnorton.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Joseph Norton Academy?

Joseph Norton Academy is an academy special converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–16.

How many pupils does Joseph Norton Academy have?

Joseph Norton Academy has 61 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Joseph Norton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Joseph Norton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 3.9 in 2025/26.

How does Joseph Norton Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Joseph Norton Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Joseph Norton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Joseph Norton Academy is part of WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Joseph Norton Academy?

Joseph Norton Academy is located at Busker Lane, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD8 9JU.