Newsome Junior Academy Catchment Area
Newsome Junior Academy is a academy converter primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees , serving pupils aged 7–11, with 216 pupils, and a capacity of 240 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
7–11
Age range
216
Pupils
240
Capacity
90%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
Newsome Junior Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Newsome Junior 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.
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.
Find Kirklees catchment area documents →Newsome Junior Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Newsome Junior Academy, Castle Avenue, Newsome, Huddersfield, HD4 6JN
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 7–11 years
- Free school meals
- 35.2% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 150570
Other Primary Schools in Huddersfield
If Newsome Junior Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Huddersfield are the next closest alternatives.
Birkby Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 5HQ
Paddock Junior Infant and Nursery School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD1 4JJ
Netherhall Learning Campus Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD5 9NT
Crow Lane Primary and Foundation Stage School Catchment Area
Foundation school · HD3 4QT
Birkby Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · HD1 6HE
Ashbrow School Catchment Area
Community school · HD2 1EX
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Frequently Asked Questions — Newsome Junior Academy
Is Newsome Junior Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Newsome Junior Academy is operating close to its capacity of 240 places (90% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Newsome Junior Academy? ▾
Admission to Newsome Junior 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 Newsome Junior Academy cover? ▾
Newsome Junior Academy is a primary school in Huddersfield, Kirklees, serving pupils aged 7–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Newsome Junior Academy? ▾
Newsome Junior Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.