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Joseph Norton Academy

Busker Lane, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
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Joseph Norton Academy
Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
61 Pupils
63 Capacity
7–16 Age Range
68.90% FSM %
61 Boys
— Girls
About Joseph Norton Academy

Joseph Norton Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Huddersfield, Kirklees, in the Yorkshire and the Humber region of England for pupils aged 7–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 61 pupils on roll. School capacity: 63. Current headteacher: Todd Cheetham.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Ossett and Denby Dale
Ward Denby Dale
Urban / Rural Smaller rural: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Not applicable
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor WELLSPRING ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-09-2016
UKPRN 10057631
URN 143227
Data Last Updated 11-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (9)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Julian Kennett Chair of Local Governing Body 12/10/2020 26/11/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Eliza Drewery Local Governor 09/10/2024 09/10/2028 Elected by school staff
Mr Warwick Firmin Local Governor 01/09/2016 09/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Josh Greaves Local Governor 04/09/2017 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Dr Emily Haddock Local Governor 28/06/2021 26/11/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Lucy Kirk Local Governor 29/06/2022 29/06/2026 Elected by school staff
Kerry Morgan Local Governor 14/06/2023 14/06/2027 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Jordan Williams Local Governor 08/10/2025 08/10/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Sarah Wilson Local Governor 26/09/2016 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Scissett Middle School
0.28 km • Huddersfield
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Scissett Church of England Academy
0.4 km • Huddersfield
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Skelmanthorpe Academy
1.13 km • Huddersfield
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Kaye's Academy
1.39 km • Huddersfield
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St Aidan's Church of England Academy
1.39 km • Huddersfield
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Denby Dale First and Nursery School
1.78 km • Huddersfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Joseph Norton Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Joseph Norton Academy has 61 pupils, with a capacity of 63.
Joseph Norton Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 16.
The Head Teacher at Joseph Norton Academy is Mr Todd Cheetham.
Joseph Norton Academy is at Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Joseph Norton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Head Teacher
Mr Todd Cheetham
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
01484868218
www.josephnorton.co.uk
Location
HD8 9JU  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143227
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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