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Newsome Junior Academy

Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN
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Newsome Junior Academy
Huddersfield, HD4 6JN
216 Pupils
240 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
35.20% FSM %
116 Boys
100 Girls
About Newsome Junior Academy

Newsome Junior Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 7–11 based in Kirklees, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 216 pupils on roll. School capacity: 240. Current headteacher: Jane Fraser.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Kirklees or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Kirklees
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Kirklees
Parliamentary Constituency Huddersfield
Ward Newsome
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor IMPACT EDUCATION MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Inspectorate Not applicable
Opened 01-07-2024
UKPRN 10094546
URN 150570
Data Last Updated 18-11-2025
Governors & Trustees (7)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Claire McCartney Chair of Local Governing Body 22/11/2021 21/11/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Sara Edmundson Local Governor 15/03/2022 14/03/2030 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Jane Fraser Local Governor 01/09/2019 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Ellice Garside Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Lesley Heathcote Local Governor 01/07/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Jason Morris Local Governor 04/11/2021 03/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Simone Trumblak Local Governor 26/01/2026 25/01/2030 Appointed by GB/board
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0 km • Huddersfield
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Frequently Asked Questions
Newsome Junior Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Huddersfield, Kirklees.
Newsome Junior Academy has 216 pupils, with a capacity of 240.
Newsome Junior Academy caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Newsome Junior Academy is Miss Jane Fraser.
Newsome Junior Academy is at Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN, in the Kirklees local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Newsome Junior Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Newsome Junior Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Miss Jane Fraser
Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN
01484540509
www.newsomejuniors.co.uk
Location
HD4 6JN  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 150570
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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