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Newsome Academy
Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, West Yorkshire, HD4 6JN, Kirklees
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.2 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
801
Capacity
900
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
89%
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Last inspected: 6 February 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & 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. | 44.1 | Bottom 40% UK |
| 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%. | 59% | Bottom 33% UK |
| 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%. | 46% | Top 46% UK |
| 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%. | 57% | Top 26% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | Top 26% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.3%
Black African16.2%
Asian Pakistani11.4%
White Other6.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.4%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other2.7%
Other2.7%
Mixed W+Asian2.6%
Black Caribbean2.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
Asian Indian0.9%
Black Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Chinese0.4%
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53.62526, -1.78953 · HD4 6JN
School details
Local authorityKirklees
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN147888
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitenewsomeacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Newsome Academy rated by Ofsted?
Newsome Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 February 2024.
Is Newsome Academy a good school?
Newsome Academy scores 53.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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 Newsome Academy in GCSEs?
Newsome Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.1. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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