The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
URN: 149299 • Keighley BD20 6LH
Overview
- Name
- The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
- URN
- 149299
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Roman Catholic
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- S Mather (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01535210212
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley BD20 6LH
Summary
The Holy Family Catholic School, located in Keighley, Bradford, is a mixed voluntary academy for students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 700 pupils and a capacity of 989, the school serves the local parishes and communities, including Haworth and Skipton. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education rooted in Catholic values, aiming to inspire students to achieve academic success while fostering their personal development.
The school's ethos emphasizes the teachings of Christ, promoting justice, compassion, and moral responsibility. Holy Family strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential and engage actively with their community. The dedicated staff focus on both academic and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child is valued and nurtured.
In addition to a robust curriculum, The Holy Family offers various extracurricular opportunities to enhance student engagement and personal growth. The school prioritizes excellent pastoral care, helping students develop the skills necessary to thrive in modern society and prepare for future challenges.
The school's ethos emphasizes the teachings of Christ, promoting justice, compassion, and moral responsibility. Holy Family strives to create a supportive environment where students are encouraged to explore their potential and engage actively with their community. The dedicated staff focus on both academic and emotional well-being, ensuring that each child is valued and nurtured.
In addition to a robust curriculum, The Holy Family offers various extracurricular opportunities to enhance student engagement and personal growth. The school prioritizes excellent pastoral care, helping students develop the skills necessary to thrive in modern society and prepare for future challenges.
Useful links
- Governors Area (governance)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Keeping Children Safe in Education 2024 (download)
- Missing Children Advice (download)
- Safeguarding at HFCS (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Information (other)
- Policy Documents (other)
- Safeguarding Policies (other)
- Welcome (other)
Nearby alternatives
- South Craven School (65.8)
- Carlton Keighley (55.2)
- Oakbank School (50.2)
- Greenhead High School (45.2)
- South Craven School, the Technology and Engineering College (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 989
- Pupils
- 700
- Boys
- 348
- Girls
- 352
- FSM %
- 39.80
- Open date
- 2022-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 700 | 348 | 352 | 989 | 39.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 773 | 386 | 387 | 989 | 34.00 |
| 2023-09-11 | 989 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 989 |
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