The short version
Below-average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 28.8 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
28.8
15.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
11%
30.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
15%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 24 days per year on average — over a month of school.
38% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 78 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 700
- Capacity
- 71%
- FSM
- 39.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms S Mather
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Holy Family Catholic School
Secondary · Very close
Carlton Keighley
Secondary · 500m away
Beechcliffe Special School
Special school · 562m away
Victoria Primary School
Primary · 682m away
St Anne's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 791m away
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Primary · 1.0km away
Eastwood Community School
Primary · 1.1km away
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a selective school?
No. The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy currently has 700 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy take?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is in Keighley, BD20 6LH, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy have a sixth form?
No, The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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