Newsome Junior Academy
Academy converter primary school in Huddersfield (Kirklees).
Location
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We are delighted that you are considering Newsome Junior Academy for your child`s next step in their learning journey. We hope you find the information Here you will find both informative and inspiring. Our school stands in beautiful grounds, overlooking Castle Hill and we work hard to provide a happy, stimulating and caring environment in which all children are valued.
Building an exciting, creative and meaningful curriculum which equips learners for all stages of their education and beyond is central to our vision, as is our intention that all children will reach their full potential during their time with us. Our team of dedicated staff have high aspirations and want the best for each and every child.
We hope that you will visit us soon where you will receive a warm welcome and can experience all that we have to offer first hand. I am delighted to welcome you to Newsome Junior Academy on behalf of the children, staff and Governing Body.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Key facts
- URN
- 150570
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Kirklees
- Constituency
- Huddersfield
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2024
Governing body (7 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Claire McCartney | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by GB/board | since 2021 · until 2029 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Anne Becki Beaumont | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Simone Trumblak | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Ellice Garside | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Lesley Heathcote | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
| Mrs Sara Edmundson | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2022 · until 2030 |
| Ms Jane Fraser | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2019 |
| Mr Jason Morris Former | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2021 · term ended 2025 |
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