Carlton Keighley

About Carlton Keighley

Carlton Keighley is an academy sponsor led in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 790 pupils on roll. It is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 (2025/26). 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 49.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bradford →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

790 / 900 (88%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

28 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Green Head Road, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6EB

Phone

01535210333

Principal

Mark Turvey

Website

https://carltonkeighley.org.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Carlton Keighley?

Carlton Keighley is an academy sponsor led in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Carlton Keighley have?

Carlton Keighley has 790 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Carlton Keighley's Ofsted rating?

Carlton Keighley was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (28 January 2020).

How does Carlton Keighley perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Carlton Keighley achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.4 in 2025/26.

Is Carlton Keighley part of an academy trust?

Yes — Carlton Keighley is part of CARLTON ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Carlton Keighley?

Carlton Keighley is located at Green Head Road, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6EB.