South Craven School
Keighley, BD20 7RL · North Yorkshire · secondary school
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22nd of 41 secondary schools in North Yorkshire we can score. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 877 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8/10 among them, against 5.2/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 41.0 · 40 | 30% | 1.20 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.2 · 65 | 25% | 1.62 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.7 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
South Craven School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 40.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 47.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.2 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.8 out of 10 among them, against 5.3 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,936 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,769. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
Since the similar-intake comparison shows a lower score than the national figure, what specific support is provided to help pupils reach their potential in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about South Craven School
Overview
South Craven School is described as a “welcoming and inclusive” environment where pupils feel “happy and safe” and benefit from positive relationships with staff. Leaders maintain high expectations, resulting in calm behaviour and strong attitudes towards learning, with a broad curriculum and extensive extra-curricular opportunities. The inspection notes that while most subjects are well-structured, there are specific areas regarding curriculum depth and attendance monitoring that require further development.
Strengths
- Teachers possess “strong subject knowledge” and use effective questioning to check understanding, acting quickly to address gaps in learning.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive effective support, following the same curriculum as their peers.
- There is a “wide range of extra-curricular opportunities” and plentiful chances for debate during tutor time, helping pupils develop confidence.
- Leaders provide impartial careers guidance and have built partnerships with employers to help pupils make “informed choices about their next steps”.
- Reading is a priority, with daily reading in tutor time and specific programmes introduced to support weaker readers.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to develop the curriculum in subjects such as history and science, where the most important knowledge and skills are not yet thoroughly considered.
- Leaders should monitor actions to improve attendance for pupils with SEND and disadvantaged pupils more closely, as their attendance remains lower than their peers.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff trained to identify risks and report concerns, and pupils taught how to keep themselves and others safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.5 |
| 2024/25 | 47.5 |
| 2025/26 | 46.7 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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