Holycroft Primary School
URN: 143982 • Keighley BD21 1JF
Overview
- Name
- Holycroft Primary School
- URN
- 143982
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- G Morrison (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01535604183
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Victoria Road, Keighley BD21 1JF
Summary
Holycroft Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Keighley, Bradford, with a current enrolment of 359 pupils and a capacity of 420. The school is dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and personally. With a strong emphasis on inclusion, Holycroft aims to support all students in overcoming barriers to learning, ensuring they develop the skills necessary for future success.
The school’s curriculum prioritises high standards in core subjects such as reading, writing, and maths, while also fostering curiosity and resilience in learners. As part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, Holycroft benefits from access to experienced educators in science, technology, and maths, enhancing the educational experience for its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Holycroft's ethos, with the school positioning itself as a hub for family learning. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, promoting a collaborative approach to learning that extends beyond the classroom. Holycroft Primary School is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its students and the wider community.
The school’s curriculum prioritises high standards in core subjects such as reading, writing, and maths, while also fostering curiosity and resilience in learners. As part of the Northern Star Academies Trust, Holycroft benefits from access to experienced educators in science, technology, and maths, enhancing the educational experience for its pupils.
Community engagement is a key aspect of Holycroft's ethos, with the school positioning itself as a hub for family learning. The school actively involves parents and carers in the educational journey, promoting a collaborative approach to learning that extends beyond the classroom. Holycroft Primary School is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its students and the wider community.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- Inclusion and SEND (sen)
- School calendar (calendar)
- 24 Oct Last day befo (calendar)
- 03 Nov Back to Schoo (calendar)
- 19 Dec Last day befo (calendar)
- 05 Jan Back to Schoo (calendar)
- 13 Feb Last day befo (calendar)
- 24 Feb Back to Schoo (calendar)
- 22 May Last day befo (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- Lees Primary School (70.2)
- Lothersdale Community Primary School (70.2)
- Oakworth Primary School (70.2)
- Parkwood Primary School (69.1)
- Silsden Primary School (67.7)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- NORTHERN STAR ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 359
- Boys
- 183
- Girls
- 176
- FSM %
- 36.30
- Open date
- 2018-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-02-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 359 | 183 | 176 | 420 | 36.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 369 | 199 | 170 | 420 | 35.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 377 | 189 | 188 | 420 | 39.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 377 | 189 | 188 | 420 | 39.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 385 | 182 | 203 | 420 | 37.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 406 | 193 | 213 | 420 | 27.80 |
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