Newsome Academy

About Newsome Academy

Newsome Academy is an academy sponsor led in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 801 pupils on roll. It is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 (2025/26). 47.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 27.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Kirklees →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

801 / 900 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

6 February 2024

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.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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

Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6JN

Phone

01484516712

Head Teacher

Dean Watkin

Website

https://newsomeacademy.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newsome Academy?

Newsome Academy is an academy sponsor led in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Newsome Academy have?

Newsome Academy has 801 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newsome Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newsome Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (6 February 2024).

How does Newsome Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Newsome Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.9 in 2025/26.

Is Newsome Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Newsome Academy is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Newsome Academy?

Newsome Academy is located at Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6JN.