South Craven School — Secondary School in Keighley

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South Craven School

Keighley, BD20 7RL

1,860 Pupils

1,769 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

16.30% FSM %

914 Boys

946 Girls

About South Craven School

Located in Keighley (BD20 7RL), South Craven School is a mixed-gender Secondary school for pupils aged 11–18, classified as Academies and situated within the local authority of North Yorkshire.

It has 1,860 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,769. Current headteacher: Martyn Hill.

Data for South Craven School comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	North Yorkshire
Region	Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District	North Yorkshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Skipton and Ripon
Ward	Glusburn, Cross Hills & Sutton-in-Craven
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	None
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	APEX COLLABORATIVE TRUST
Opened	01-05-2011
UKPRN	10033595
URN	136736
Data Last Updated	27-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Martyn Hill	Accounting Officer	16/04/2018	30/03/2025	N/A
Mrs Emma Benn	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/03/2022	30/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Sam Cramby	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/07/2025	19/06/2028	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Emma Benn	Chair of Trustees	12/03/2018	30/03/2025	Appointed by academy members
Miss Lorna Ingram	Chief Financial Officer	01/01/2025	30/03/2025	N/A
Mrs Ruth Arslan	Local Governor	22/11/2025	21/11/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Mike Clayton	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Sam Cramby	Local Governor	20/06/2024	30/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Jessica Dodd	Local Governor	29/09/2025	28/09/2029	Elected by school staff
Mr Duncan Hall	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates
Mr Martyn Hill	Local Governor	16/04/2018	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Karen Law	Local Governor	01/09/2025	31/08/2029	Appointed by GB/board