Joseph Norton Academy is a sixth form special school in Huddersfield, Yorkshire and the Humber. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this special school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Joseph Norton Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.45 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 6.7, 0% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 17.6%, 69% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 20.1%.
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Joseph Norton Academy has a Progress 8 score of -1.45, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 6.7. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
Joseph Norton Academy has an overall absence rate of 20.1%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Joseph Norton Academy is 17.6%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
69% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Crime Nearby
9/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
5/mo
56% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 6.6 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
13
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Huddersfield area
6.7
Attainment 8 Score
National average: 46.3
EBacc achieved: 0.0%
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.