Joseph Norton Academy is a special academy in Huddersfield, Kirklees, for children and young people aged 7 to 16. It supports SEMH.
- Ages 7–16
- 62 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
School details
- Type
- Special academy
- Ages
- 7 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 62 (places for 80)
- Headteacher
- Mr Todd Cheetham (Head Teacher)
- Part of
- Wellspring Academy Trust
- Opened
- 1 September 2016
- Free school meals
- 67.7% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Kirklees
- School reference (URN)
- 143227
Needs it supports
1 need: SEMH
As listed by the Department for Education, grouped the way EHC plans describe needs.
Social, emotional and mental health
- Social, emotional and mental health Other schools for this in Kirklees (3)
How to get a place
4 steps, starting with an EHC plan
- An EHC plan
Places at schools like this usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan. If your child doesn’t have one yet, you can ask the council for an assessment yourself.
- Visit and ask questions
See whether the school feels right and whether it can meet your child’s needs. Our list of questions below can help.
- Ask for the school to be named
Tell the council that looks after the plan (often Kirklees council) that this is the school you want, and ask them to consult it.
- Named in the plan
If the school is named in your child’s plan, it must admit your child. Free home-to-school transport is often part of the arrangement.
Questions to ask when you visit
8 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them on the day.
Ofsted
Rated Good, April 2013; standards maintained (February 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in April 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, February 2025).
Contact and getting there
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Other SEND schools nearby
- Edan Court School Independent · Ages 8–18 1.2 miles
- Denby Grange School Independent · Ages 11–18 3.4 miles
- Hoylandswaine Primary School Mainstream + base · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Inadequate 3.6 miles
By need in Kirklees: Autism (8) · Speech and language (8) · SEMH (4) · Moderate learning (4) · Severe learning (4) · Hearing (4) · Vision (4) · PMLD (3) · Physical (3)
Questions about Joseph Norton Academy
How do I get a place at Joseph Norton Academy?
There’s no catchment area or application round. Places usually come through an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan: ask the council that looks after the plan to consult Joseph Norton Academy. If it is named in the plan, the school must admit your child.
What needs does Joseph Norton Academy support?
Social, emotional and mental health. Every child is different, so ask the school how it would meet your child’s needs.
What ages does Joseph Norton Academy take?
Aged 7 to 16, boys and girls.
What is Joseph Norton Academy’s Ofsted rating?
There’s no overall grade to show. Read the school’s latest inspection report on the Ofsted website.
Where is Joseph Norton Academy?
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU, in Kirklees.
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