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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL, North Yorkshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
53.4 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,860
Capacity
1,769
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, especially with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing it in the top 41% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 68%, although only 41% reach grade 5 or above. While over half of the students progress to university, the entry rate for the English Baccalaureate is relatively low at 16%, which may be a consideration for parents prioritizing a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 2 February 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 47.5 | Top 41% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 68% | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 41% | Bottom 42% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 16% | Bottom 25% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 12% | Bottom 25% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 56% | Average |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 10% | Below avg |
Based on 153 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.2%
Asian Pakistani5.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
White Other1.0%
Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Other0.6%
Mixed Other0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Asian Indian0.3%
Black African0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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53.89970, -1.98887 · BD20 7RL
School details
Local authorityNorth Yorkshire
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN136736
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southcraven.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is South Craven School rated by Ofsted?
South Craven School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 February 2023.
Is South Craven School a good school?
South Craven School scores 53.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at South Craven School in GCSEs?
South Craven School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5. 68% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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