Our Lady of Victories Catholic School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Shakira Afzal - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 November 2025.
  • 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.
  • Ms Kelly King - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 August 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Los - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 March 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 20 March 2030.
  • Mrs Naveeda Malik - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 November 2028.
  • Mrs Carmel Oneil-Linyard - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 November 2028.
  • Mrs Lucia Simpkin - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 September 2029.
  • Monsignor David Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mrs Jennifer Taylor - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 May 2027.
  • Mr Nick Watson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mrs Sarah Wood-Ripley - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 January 2022 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 9 January 2026.
  • Mrs Neelum Yasmin - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 February 2030.