Joseph Norton Academy

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

75.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Good

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Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

Progress 8 score 40.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

Progress 8 score 25.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score 20.0%
English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
Continue in education or training 20.0%
Sustained employment 20.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

Continue in education or training 40.0%
Sustained employment 30.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good

Overall effectiveness: Good
Last inspected: 16 April 2013
Previous grade: Requires Improvement
Quality of education: 9
Behaviour & attitudes: 9
Personal development: 9
Leadership & management: Good
Safeguarding: 9

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Busker Lane

Scissett

Huddersfield, HD89JU
Phone: 1484868218
Website: josephnorton.co.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 143227
Type: Academy special converter
Phase: Special
Address: Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
Website: www.josephnorton.co.uk
Age range: 7-16
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity: 63 pupils
Setting: Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form: No
Nursery: No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils: 60
Free School Meals: 73.3% (44 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (60 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 79.9%; Needs improvement
Persistent Absence: 46.0%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 3 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 6; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 60 pupils; 7-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

respect perseverance cooperation responsibility

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from the headteacher; emphasizes a happy, safe and secure environment and encourages contact for more information.

Facilities

school farm

Curriculum Highlights

Nurture-based approach tailored for SEMH needs; not a mainstream school. Personalised Aspiration Maps created from EHCPs to guide yearly planning. Key Stage 2 uses a play-based, thematic approach with Read Write Inc phonics. Key Stage 3 uses the Elements curriculum closely mapped to the national curriculum. Key Stage 4 focuses on English, maths, PE and Personal Development with RSE, plus Transition Passports. Pupils can access a wide range of qualifications in KS4 including English, maths, science, citizenship, arts, sport, animal care, vocational studies and music. Careers education embedded in PSHE; Gatsby Benchmarks; Baker Clause; employer encounters and Work Experience for KS4. Extra-curricular activities include art, music, sports, theatre trips, and farm experiences.

Admissions Criteria

Joseph Norton Academy accepts new admissions from children who have an EHCP listing social, emotional and mental health difficulties as the primary need. The academy has 63 places.

Financial Information

No charges for admissions; education provided during school hours is free; charges may apply for activities outside school hours.