Joseph Norton Academy

School Name: Joseph Norton Academy
Address: Busker Lane, Scissett
Town/City: Huddersfield
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: HD8 9JU
Telephone Number: 01484 868218
Website: www.josephnorton.co.uk

Phase: Ages 7-16
Type: Academy special converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Wellspring Academy Trust
Sponsor: Wellspring Academy Trust

Head Teacher: Mr Todd Cheetham
Capacity: 80
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 62
Enrollment: 78% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 67.7%

• SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health

URN: 143227
DfE Number: 382/7013
UKPRN: 10057631
UPRN: 83158233
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Kirklees (E08000034)
Constituency: Ossett and Denby Dale (E14001418)
Electoral Ward: Denby Dale (E05001397)

Easting & Northing: 424592E, 410307N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 35' 21.88" N 1° 37' 47.37" W
Plus Code: 9C5WH9QC+Q3

DfE Record: View record

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