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Holy Family Catholic School, Keighley

Coordinates: 53°52′33″N 1°55′02″W / 53.8759°N 1.9173°W / 53.8759; -1.9173
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Holy Family Catholic School
Holy Family Catholic School, Keighley
Address
Map
Spring Gardens Lane

, ,
BD20 6LH

England
Coordinates53°52′33″N 1°55′02″W / 53.8759°N 1.9173°W / 53.8759; -1.9173
Information
TypeAcademy
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1965 as The Holy Family Catholic School
Local authorityBradford
TrustBlessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust
Department for Education URN149299 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherSharon Mather
GenderCoeducational
Age11 to 18
Enrolment989[1]
Houses  Fountains
  Jervaulx
  Rievaulx
Websitehttps://www.holyfamilyschool.uk/

The Holy Family Catholic School is a coeducational Roman Catholic secondary school and sixth form serving the parishes and communities in and around the districts of Keighley, Haworth, and Skipton in West Yorkshire, England.[2]

The school opened in May 1965.[3] The school celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015.[4]

Previously a voluntary aided school administered by City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council,[5] in August 2022 The Holy Family Catholic School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.[6] the school continues to be under the jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds.

Notable alumni and staff

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  • James Atkin – Former pop star, member of EMF. Currently a music teacher at the school.[7]

References

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  1. ^ Hings, Martin Hings. "Headteachers' Welcome". Holy Family Catholic School -. Archived from the original on 13 June 2015. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  2. ^ "Home". The Holy Family.
  3. ^ Shand, Alaistar. "Holy Family School in Keighley is officially opened". Keighley News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  4. ^ Miran, Rahman. "Huge turnout at Keighley Holy Family Catholic School's 50th anniversary celebration". Keighley News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.
  5. ^ "The Holy Family Catholic School - GOV.UK". get-information-schools.service.gov.uk.
  6. ^ "Blessed Christopher Wharton, Catholic Academy Trust - Our Academies". www.christopherwhartonacademytrust.co.uk.
  7. ^ David, Knights. "Chart-topping Keighley music teacher James Atkin from EMF prepares to release solo album". Keighley News. Retrieved 20 June 2015.