South Craven School
URN: 136736 • Keighley BD20 7RL
Overview
- Name
- South Craven School
- URN
- 136736
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.8 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Martyn Hill (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01535632861
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Holme Lane, Keighley BD20 7RL
Summary
South Craven School is a mixed secondary academy located in Cross Hills, Keighley, North Yorkshire, with a current enrolment of 1,860 students, exceeding its capacity of 1,769. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all students can achieve academically, socially, and personally, regardless of their background. The ethos of the school is built around the principles of Courage, Enquiry, and Growth, aiming to prepare students for active citizenship in a rapidly changing world.
The curriculum at South Craven School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating life skills and British values alongside traditional subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between home and school, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed. Extracurricular activities, including clubs and events, are also integral to the student experience, promoting personal development and community engagement.
South Craven School is part of the Apex Collaborative Trust and collaborates with the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance, enhancing its educational offerings through shared resources and expertise. The school prides itself on its strong reputation within the local community and welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about its programs and values.
The curriculum at South Craven School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, incorporating life skills and British values alongside traditional subjects. The school places a strong emphasis on partnership between home and school, ensuring that students receive the support they need to succeed. Extracurricular activities, including clubs and events, are also integral to the student experience, promoting personal development and community engagement.
South Craven School is part of the Apex Collaborative Trust and collaborates with the Red Kite Teaching School Alliance, enhancing its educational offerings through shared resources and expertise. The school prides itself on its strong reputation within the local community and welcomes prospective families to visit and learn more about its programs and values.
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Key details
- LA
- North Yorkshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
- Capacity
- 1769
- Pupils
- 1860
- Boys
- 914
- Girls
- 946
- FSM %
- 16.30
- Open date
- 2011-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-03
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1860 | 914 | 946 | 1769 | 16.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1874 | 927 | 947 | 1769 | 14.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1835 | 917 | 918 | 1769 | 11.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1835 | 917 | 918 | 1769 | 11.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1808 | 919 | 889 | 1769 | 10.90 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1796 | 921 | 875 | 1769 | 9.00 |
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