61
Pupils · 2024/25
0%
EAL · 2024/25
52%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 09/04/2019
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authorityKirklees
PhaseAll-through
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio5.2:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Joseph Norton Academy · All-through · Kirklees
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
61
Pupil : teacher ratio
5.2
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
0%
FSM eligible
72%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
23%
Persistent absence
52%
Contact
Address
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
Local authority
Kirklees
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 61 | 3.8 | 100% | 0% | 72% | 23% | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 60 | 3.8 | 100% | 0% | 73% | 20% | 46% |
| 2022/23 | 63 | 4.0 | 100% | 2% | 82% | 14% | 39% |
| 2021/22 | 66 | 4.9 | 100% | 0% | 88% | 16% | 43% |
| 2020/21 | 61 | 4.7 | 100% | 0% | 87% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 65 | 5.9 | 100% | 0% | 75% | 6% | 25% |
| 2017/18 | — | 6.2 | — | — | — | 8% | 13% |
| 2016/17 | 66 | 6.1 | 100% | 0% | 79% | 10% | 34% |
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