South Craven School

A good academy converter school in North Yorkshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for South Craven School.

Keighley, BD207RL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

57

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
58.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.2
English & Maths grade 4+ %
57.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 65.2%
Continue in education or training
45.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.0%
Sustained employment
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 27.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
2 February 2023
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Holme Lane
Cross Hills
Keighley, BD207RL
Phone
1535632861
Website
southcraven.org/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136736
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, BD20 7RL
Website
http://www.southcraven.org/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Capacity
1,769 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,874
Free School Meals
15.9% (298 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.9% (36 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
92.2%
Good
Persistent Absence
21.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
52.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
27.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
10.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
8.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
50%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
159 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
10.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
65.2 (+13.2 vs average)
Attainment 8:
46.5 (+7.0 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.2 (+0.4 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
117 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
234
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,874 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Art & Design (Textiles) (GCE A level)
★★★★★
(6 students)
Mathematical Studies (Core Maths Qualifications at Level 3)
★★★★★
(17 students)
Art & Design (Graphics) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Multimedia (OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate at Level 3)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Art & Design (Photography) (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"valuing all our successes"

Courage Enquiry Growth Take risks Never give up See failure as a learning opportunity Be curious Be creative and imaginative Take all opportunities Respond to feedback Be reliable and respectful Take responsibility for your own progress

Head Teacher's Message

I am delighted to welcome you to South Craven School, a large, thriving and successful comprehensive school situated in Cross Hills.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Art Debate Duke of Edinburgh Performing Arts Sport STEM

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