How many pupils does Newsome Junior Academy have?

Newsome Junior Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Newsome Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Newsome Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).

How does Newsome Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at Newsome Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Newsome Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

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

Where is Newsome Junior Academy?

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

Newsome Junior Academy

Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6JN

Good

Inspected 17 October 2023

Good

Ofsted

53%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

216

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Newsome Junior Academy

Newsome Junior Academy is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 216 pupils on roll. It is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 36.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kirklees →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 216 / 240 (90%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 17 October 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

36.3%

Free school meals

10.2%

EAL

2.3%

SEN support

19.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

53%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

102

Avg reading score

100

Avg maths score

Attendance

Overall absence

16.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

8.92

Teachers (FTE)

24.2

Pupils per teacher

6.66

Teaching assistants (FTE)

£48,716

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 22% on leadership pay

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

Leadership (FTE)

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 1 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,093

Spend per pupil

£6,556

Income per pupil

48%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6JN
Phone: 01484540509
Headteacher: Jane Fraser
Website: www.newsomejuniors.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Newsome Junior Academy?: Newsome Junior Academy is an academy converter in Huddersfield, Kirklees, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Newsome Junior Academy have?: Newsome Junior Academy has 216 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Newsome Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?: Newsome Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (17 October 2023).
How does Newsome Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 53% of pupils at Newsome Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Newsome Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Newsome Junior Academy is part of IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Newsome Junior Academy?: Newsome Junior Academy is located at Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, Kirklees, HD4 6JN.

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