The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

About The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 700 pupils on roll. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. It is part of BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.7 (2025/26). 46.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 38.7% 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

700 / 992 (71%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Roman Catholic

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

2 April 2025

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

Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6LH

Phone

01535210212

Head Teacher

S Mather

Website

www.holyfamilyschool.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is an academy sponsor led in Keighley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy have?

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy has 700 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 31.7 in 2025/26.

Is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is part of BLESSED CHRISTOPHER WHARTON CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is located at Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, Bradford, BD20 6LH.