Carlton Keighley vs South Craven School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 5.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlton Keighley
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
809 students
South Craven School
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,936 students
| Measure | Carlton Keighley Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | South Craven School Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #263 of 366 | #120 of 366 |
| National rank | #2942 of 4,090 | #1527 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 809 | 1,936 |
| Pupils on roll | 809 | 1,936 |
| Free school meals | 32.5% | 18.5% |
| Capacity filled | 89.9% | 109.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 38.6 | 47.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36.8% | 40.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 56.9% | 67.5% |
| EBacc average points | 3.08 | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.6 |
| town | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | carltonkeighley.org.uk/ | www.southcraven.org/ |
The verdict
- •South Craven School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.3 vs 30.4).
- •South Craven School is the larger school with 1,936 students compared with 809.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Carlton Keighley better than South Craven School?
On the Success Index (England), South Craven School ranks higher (59.3 vs 30.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Carlton Keighley and South Craven School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Carlton Keighley: 809. South Craven School: 1,936. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Carlton Keighley and South Craven School rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Carlton Keighley is 263rd of 366 and South Craven School is 120th of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).