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The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
0.3 / 100
Bottom 0%
Better than 0% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
700
Capacity
992
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
71%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Ofsted rating of "Requires Improvement," the school faces challenges in delivering quality education, reflected in a low GCSE Attainment 8 score of 28.8 and only 32% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 23% recommending the school, which may raise concerns for prospective families. However, it is important to consider the school's context and ongoing efforts for improvement.
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Last inspected: 2 April 2025Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
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. | 28.8 | Bottom 1% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 1% 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%. | 11% | Bottom 0% 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%. | 15% | Bottom 10% 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%. | 6% | Bottom 10% UK |
Parent View (52 responses)
★★★★★1.9
Good range of extra-curricular
58%
Good range of subjects
56%
Progress is communicated
56%
School keeps me informed
48%
School has high expectations
48%
My child feels safe
42%
My child makes good progress
42%
My child is happy
39%
Behaviour is good
35%
School supports development
35%
I'd recommend this school
23%
School responds to concerns
21%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British40.4%
Asian Pakistani29.6%
White Other11.6%
Asian Indian3.6%
Asian Bangladeshi3.6%
Black African2.7%
Gypsy/Roma2.0%
Mixed W+Asian1.3%
Mixed Other1.3%
Asian Other0.7%
White Irish0.7%
Other0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Black Other0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Location
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53.87561, -1.91757 · BD20 6LH
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN149299
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.holyfamilyschool.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 2 April 2025.
Is The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy a good school?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy scores 0.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
Based on 52 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 39% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 28.8. 32% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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