The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Address: Spring Gardens Lane
Town/City: Keighley
County: West Yorkshire
Postcode: BD20 6LH
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01535 210212
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2022
Trust: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Sponsor: Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mr Dean Lythgoe
Capacity: 992
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 630 (47% boys & 53% girls)
Enrollment: 64% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.3%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 149299
DfE Number: 380/4094
UKPRN: 10090983
UPRN: 100051273087
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Bradford (E08000032)
Constituency: Keighley and Ilkley (E14001308)
Electoral Ward: Keighley Central (E05016468)
Diocese: RC10(Diocese of Leeds (rc))

Easting & Northing: 405517E, 442160N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 52' 34.5" N 1° 55' 2.75" W
Plus Code: 9C5WV3GM+G2

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mr Mark Brennan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mrs Kiara Groves - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Mr Mary Hymas - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 6 January 2027.
  • Fr Sunny Joseph - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Duncan Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Sarah Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 26 September 2023 (Foundation/sponsor members). Term runs until 25 September 2027.
  • Sharon Mather - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Rob Pritchard - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 11 November 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 31 August 2026.