Newsome Academy
About Newsome Academy
Newsome Academy is a mixed 11-16 state secondary in Kirklees, currently home to 801 pupils against a capacity of 900, meaning it operates with around 89% of its places filled. That spare capacity is notable given the school is significantly oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 intake, it received 350 applications for 149 places, an oversubscription ratio of 2.35 to one, with 117 first-preference offers made. The school serves a community with a high level of disadvantage — 46% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average of around 23% for secondary schools. This context matters when interpreting the school’s academic results, as schools with higher FSM rates often face additional challenges. The headteacher is Dean Watkin, and the school has no religious character. It does not have a sixth form or nursery provision, and is not a boarding school.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
6 Feb 2024Source: Ofsted, 5 Mar 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
15Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:45 – 15:00
Breakfast club
08:00-08:45
Source: newsomeacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
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SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications