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Newsome Academy

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Newsome Academy

Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN

Academy sponsor led
Pupils
801
Ages
11-16
FSM
46.0%
Attainment 8
44.0
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2024

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.0
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.3%
Basics 9-5
44.8%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
57.3%
EBacc APS
4.01
EBacc 9-5
25.2%
EBacc 9-4
34.3%
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About Newsome Academy

Newsome Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. The school has around 801 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Newsome Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Feb 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2019 — Taking effective action towards the removal… (predecessor: Newsome High School)
  3. Nov 2018 — Inadequate (predecessor: Newsome High School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Newsome Academy

What is Newsome Academy's Ofsted rating?
Newsome Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Newsome Academy's latest exam results?
Newsome Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.0. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Newsome Academy located?
Newsome Academy is a secondary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees (HD4 6JN).
How many pupils attend Newsome Academy?
Newsome Academy has around 801 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Newsome Academy with other schools?
View Newsome Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Kirklees.