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The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is a academy Roman Catholic secondary school located in Keighley, West Yorkshire, serving pupils ages 11 to 16. The school has 700 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 992, operating at 71% capacity. Around 39.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a mixed socioeconomic intake. Ofsted inspection data is not currently available for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy — visit the Ofsted website to check for the latest inspection report. Use our free catchment tool below to check whether any property falls within The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy's admissions distance.

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Ages 11-16Age range
SecondarySchool phase
71%Capacity used (700 of 992 pupils)
39.8%Free school meals eligible

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School Details

School nameThe Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
URN149299
AddressSpring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH
Telephone01535210212
HeadteacherS Mather ()
School typeAcademy sponsor led
PhaseSecondary
Age rangeAges 11-16
GenderMixed
Religious characterRoman Catholic
Admissions policyNon-selective
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
Approx. coordinates53.875407, -1.916077 (indicative only — see warning above)

Admissions Information

📌 How places are allocated at this school

This is a Roman Catholic school. Faith schools typically use faith criteria alongside or instead of distance when allocating places. Always check the school's own admissions policy — distance alone may not determine your child's chance of a place.

Key Information for Parents

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✝️ Faith School

This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Faith criteria typically apply alongside distance. Check the school's admissions policy carefully.

📋 Ofsted Inspection

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📋 Ofsted Inspection

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check if my address is in the catchment area for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

Use our free catchment tool above. Enter the school's name or postcode to plot it on the map, add the catchment radius from the school's admissions policy, then use "Check Address" to test any postcode or address. Always verify the exact measuring point with Bradford Council or the school directly.

Where can I find the official catchment distance for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

The school's admissions policy document contains the oversubscription criteria and published catchment distances. For community schools, Bradford Council publishes annual admissions statistics including the furthest distance offered at each school. For academies and faith schools, check the school's own website.

Is the catchment area for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy the same every year?

No — catchment distances change year on year depending on how many children apply and how many places are available. Always use the most recent admissions data from the school or local authority.

What is the URN for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?

The Unique Reference Number (URN) for The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 149299. Use this to look up the school on the Get Information About Schools service or find Ofsted reports.

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