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Joseph Norton Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Joseph Norton Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 7–16, with 61 pupils, and a capacity of 63 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

7–16

Age range

61

Pupils

63

Capacity

97%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Joseph Norton Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Joseph Norton Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Kirklees. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 97% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Kirklees before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Joseph Norton Academy — School Information

Full address
Busker Lane, Scissett, Huddersfield, HD8 9JU
Local authority
Kirklees
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
7–16 years
Free school meals
68.9% of pupils
DfE URN
143227

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Frequently Asked Questions — Joseph Norton Academy

Is Joseph Norton Academy oversubscribed?

Joseph Norton Academy is operating close to its capacity of 63 places (97% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Joseph Norton Academy?

Admission to Joseph Norton Academy is managed by Kirklees. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Joseph Norton Academy cover?

Joseph Norton Academy is a not applicable school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 7–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Joseph Norton Academy?

Joseph Norton Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.