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Carlton Keighley Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Carlton Keighley is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Keighley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 790 pupils, and a capacity of 900 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-16

Age range

790

Pupils

900

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2020

Carlton Keighley Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Carlton Keighley?

The catchment area for Carlton Keighley is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Carlton Keighley sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Bradford catchment area documents →

Carlton Keighley: 900 places, 88% filled: places available

Carlton Keighley has a published admission number of 900 places. 790 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 900 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 29.7% of pupils at Carlton Keighley are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Bradford.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Bradford publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Bradford Council school admissions (official) →

Carlton Keighley: School Information

Full address
Green Head Road, Utley, Keighley, BD20 6EB
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
29.7% of pupils
DfE URN
136198

Other Secondary Schools in Keighley

If Carlton Keighley is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Keighley are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Carlton Keighley by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Carlton Keighley

What is the catchment area for Carlton Keighley?

The catchment area for Carlton Keighley is the geographic zone Bradford uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Bradford publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Carlton Keighley oversubscribed?

Carlton Keighley has a capacity of 900 places and currently has 790 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Bradford.

What is the admissions policy for Carlton Keighley?

Admission to Carlton Keighley is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Carlton Keighley cover?

Carlton Keighley is a secondary school in Keighley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Carlton Keighley?

Carlton Keighley was rated Good by Ofsted in 2020. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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