Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
School Name: Our Lady of Victories Catholic School Address: Guard House Road Town/City: Keighley County: West Yorkshire Postcode: BD22 6JP Telephone Number: 01535 607149 Website: www.olv.bcwcat.co.uk
Phase: Primary (ages 3-11) Type: Academy converter Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2014 Trust: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust Sponsor: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Headteacher: Mr John Devlin
Capacity: 237
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 237 (46% boys & 54% girls)
Enrollment: 100% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 22.8%
URN: 141059
DfE Number: 380/3372
UKPRN: 10046469
UPRN: 100052226882
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Keighley and Ilkley (E14001308)
Electoral Ward: Keighley West (E05016470)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))
Easting & Northing: 405026E, 441267N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 5.62" N 1° 55' 29.69" W
Plus Code: 9C5WV39G+72
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Sarah Barker - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 7 October 2028.
- Mr Mark Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 19 October 2026.
- Mrs Sharon Dematteis - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 December 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 12 December 2028.
- Mr John Devlin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2020 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 2 January 2028.
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