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Joseph Norton Academy
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD8 9JU, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
39.9 / 100
Bottom 40%
Better than 40% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
61
Capacity
63
Ages
7–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this institution serves a small cohort of 61 students, offering a supportive environment for ages 7 to 16. However, GCSE results indicate challenges, with only 9% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and no students reaching grade 5 or higher. While it ranks better than 40% of schools based on the LocaleIQ score, parents may want to consider the academic performance when making their decision.
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Last inspected: 16 April 2013Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 4.3 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 9% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.6%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed W+B African3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.3.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Black Caribbean1.6%
Location
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53.58877, -1.62997 · HD8 9JU
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143227
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.josephnorton.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Joseph Norton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Joseph Norton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 April 2013.
Is Joseph Norton Academy a good school?
Joseph Norton Academy scores 39.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 40% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Joseph Norton Academy in GCSEs?
Joseph Norton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 4.3. 9% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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