Carlton Keighley

About Carlton Keighley

We are a community-focused, caring and inclusive school who are proud to offer a high standard of education for all young people. We believe that character and culture matter. Our core values are ambition, resilience and respect.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Mark Turvey

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 5.0

Teaching Quality 5.0

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.5

Facilities 4.5

Parent Survey

Official Ofsted Parent View data • 18 responses • 2.3% response rate

View on Ofsted

My child is happy at this school

83.3% positive 16.7% negative

My child feels safe at this school

83.4% positive 16.7% negative

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved

88.9% positive 5.6% negative

The school has high expectations for my child

94.5% positive

My child does well at this school

83.3% positive 16.7% negative

I would recommend this school to another parent

Data from Ofsted Parent View as of September 2025. Based on 18 parent responses to the official Ofsted survey.

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

46.5

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

36.3

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.29

Progress 8

Below average

27.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

50.3%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

2.1% entered EBacc

1.4% achieved EBacc

143 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 3

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Emily B

Parent Sep 15, 2022

5.0

"Excellent school with great values"

We're so impressed with the progress our daughter has made since starting at Carlton Keighley. The school's focus on character and culture really resonates with us, and we love the Carlton Edge program - it's amazing to see the kids trying out new things. The staff are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are great. We feel really lucky to have found such a wonderful school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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James L

Parent Feb 22, 2022

5.0

"A great choice for our family"

We were a bit hesitant about moving to a new area, but Carlton Keighley has been a great discovery. The school's emphasis on literacy is excellent, and the teaching staff are top-notch. We've also been impressed with the school's commitment to SMSC development - it's lovely to see the kids learning about different cultures and ways of life. We feel confident that our son is in good hands here.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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Rachel G

Parent Nov 12, 2020

4.0

"A good school, but some room for improvement"

We had a mixed experience at Carlton Keighley - some aspects were great, while others fell short. The teachers were generally supportive, but we felt that the communication with parents could have been better. The facilities are modern and well-maintained, but we didn't always find the after-school clubs to be well-organized. Overall, we're glad our child had the opportunity to attend, but we might have chosen a different school if we'd known more about it at the time.

Safety & Wellbeing 3/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 3/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 3/5

Facilities 3/5

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