SchoolScoresSouth Craven School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
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Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 2 February 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
295 pupils in this year group.
41% — 6 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41% | 47% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 47.5 | 46.5 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
273 pupils in this year group.
95% — about the same as the North Yorkshire average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 94% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 42% | 34% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 13% | 13% |
| Further education college | 37% | 35% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 14% | 5% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 5% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 99% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
100 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 21% | 29% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 46% | 56% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 33.6 | 35.7 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
20 subjects, 211 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 7% | 13% | 13% |
| Biology | 20 | 5% | 30% | 27% |
| Business Studies:Single | 15 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Government and Politics | 14 | 0% | 0% | 26% |
| Art and Design (Photography) | 13 | 31% | 46% | 26% |
| History | 13 | 0% | 8% | 23% |
| Mathematics | 13 | 23% | 23% | 40% |
| Media/Film/Tv Studies | 13 | 8% | 15% | 14% |
| Chemistry | 12 | 0% | 33% | 30% |
| Psychology | 12 | 8% | 33% | 19% |
| English Literature | 11 | 0% | 18% | 23% |
| Geography | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Fine Art) | 9 | 11% | 33% | 38% |
| Design and Technology (Product Design) | 6 | 0% | 0% | 15% |
| Physics | 6 | 0% | 33% | 31% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Graphics), Art and Design (Textiles), French, Spanish, German.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
167 students in this year group.
83% — 2 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 4 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 83% | 85% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 13% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 20% | 31% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 89% | 83% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
153 students in this year group.
56% — 9 points below the North Yorkshire average, and 4 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 56% | 65% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 10% | 29% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 62% | 56% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Yorkshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 266 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 301 |
| Of those, offered a place | 262 (87%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 599 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.1 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | North Yorkshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 21% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.8% | 18.9%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 35% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.0%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 11% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 7.7% | 13.1%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 13% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 3.2% | 5.9%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Lower than 54% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.1% | 8.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 2nd lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Lower than 43% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 24.9% | 23.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.2 | 26.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 1st lowest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 4.6% | 7.1% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.17% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 97% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 21.0 | 17.9 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 1st highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 97% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 15.9 | 12.7 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 4th highest of 4 state secondary schools in Keighley. Higher than 3% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 4.0% | 14.6%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Questions parents ask
What is South Craven School's Ofsted rating?
South Craven School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 2 February 2023.
How did South Craven School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 41% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 5 points below the England average of 45%.
Is South Craven School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 301 families put South Craven School as their first choice for 266 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 262 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 136736.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.