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South Craven School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Martyn Hill

corporate_fareSOUTH CRAVEN ACADEMY TRUST

location_onKeighley, BD20 7RL

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,873

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Attainment 8

47.5

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GCSE Rank

#17 in North Yorkshire

#1,292 of 3,216 nationally

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South Craven School is a Academy converter secondary school in Keighley, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

South Craven School is an academy converter in Keighley, North Yorkshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of SOUTH CRAVEN ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,860 pupils on roll, of whom 17% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 47.5, placing the school #17 in North Yorkshire and #1,292 of 3,216 nationally. 40.70% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 14.9% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 46.4% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 21.3% at A*–A. A-level value added: 0.05 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 21.0:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

47.5

Grade 5+ E&M

40.70%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)14.9%

Entering EBacc15.90%

EBacc APS3.9

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19.60%

EBacc APS3.92

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.21

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.52

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc8%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.1

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.97

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS3.93

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships14%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

99%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships7%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)86%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)85%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.05

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*8.1%

Achieving A*–A21.3%

Achieving A*–B46.4%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate95.8%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

146

Retention rate93.80%

2023

Avg Grade

C-

Students

120

Retention rate95.80%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

100

Retention rate93.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

02 February 2023

Inspection Report

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12 March 2013

Inspection Report

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20 February 2012

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-02-02

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2013-03-12

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2008-05-19

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.3%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

2.2%(40 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,860 pupils. During this period, there were 42 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.3%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,860	42	2.3%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,871	33	1.8%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,861	62	3.3%	7.4%	2
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,874	47	2.5%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,868	50	2.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,864	50	2.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,873	84	4.5%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,880	56	3.0%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,828	52	2.8%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,835	56	3.1%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,844	47	2.5%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,813	38	2.1%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,808	6	0.3%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,806	26	1.4%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,796	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,796	27	1.5%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,806	23	1.3%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,728	16	0.9%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,745	22	1.3%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,750	33	1.9%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,726	13	0.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,736	13	0.7%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,750	23	1.3%	3.7%	1
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,711	28	1.6%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,727	29	1.7%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,742	18	1.0%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 46 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 45 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 38 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 9 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 9 pupils

Physical Disability 8 pupils

Hearing Impairment 2 pupils

Visual Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

23.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree34%

agree45%

disagree12%

strongly disagree4%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree21%

agree41%

disagree25%

strongly disagree9%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree36%

agree24%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes24%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree29%

agree37%

disagree14%

strongly disagree14%

dont know6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree44%

agree35%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree44%

agree37%

disagree9%

strongly disagree4%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree31%

agree45%

disagree16%

strongly disagree6%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree56%

agree37%

disagree5%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree33%

disagree1%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree3%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes82%

no18%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Harrogate Grammar School

St Aidan's Church of England High School

St John Fisher Catholic Academy