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{{Short description|School in Keighley, West Yorkshire, England}}
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| motto = "Faith and Endeavour"
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| enrolment = 893<ref>{{cite web|last1=Hings|first1=Martin Hings|title=Headteachers' Welcome|url=http://www.holyfamily.ngfl.ac.uk/|website=Holy Family Catholic School -|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>
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The '''Holy Family Catholic School''' is a mixed Catholic comprehensive school and sixth form serving the Parishes and communities in and around the districts of [[Keighley]], [[Haworth]], and [[Skipton]] in [[West Yorkshire]], England,


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.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.holyfamilyschool.uk/|title=Home|website=The Holy Family}}</ref>
Officially opened in May 1965.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shand|first1=Alaistar|title=Holy Family School in Keighley is officially opened|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11882060.Holy_Family_School_in_Keighley_is_officially_opened/|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> It is a voluntary aided 11–19 school administered by the board of Governors under the trusteeship of the Diocese of Leeds. The school recently celebrated its 50th birthday.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Miran|first1=Rahman|title=Huge turnout at Keighley Holy Family Catholic School's 50th anniversary celebration|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/12979052.Huge_turnout_at_Keighley_Holy_Family_Catholic_School_s_50th_anniversary_celebration/|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>


The school opened in May 1965.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Shand|first1=Alaistar|title=Holy Family School in Keighley is officially opened|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/11882060.Holy_Family_School_in_Keighley_is_officially_opened/|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref> The school celebrated its 50th birthday in 2015.<ref>{{cite web|last1=Miran|first1=Rahman|title=Huge turnout at Keighley Holy Family Catholic School's 50th anniversary celebration|url=http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/12979052.Huge_turnout_at_Keighley_Holy_Family_Catholic_School_s_50th_anniversary_celebration/|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>
== Location ==
The school is situated on the outskirts of Keighley with views across the Aire Valley.


Previously a [[voluntary aided school]] administered by [[City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/Establishments/Establishment/Details/107428|title=The Holy Family Catholic School - GOV.UK|website=get-information-schools.service.gov.uk}}</ref> in August 2022 The Holy Family Catholic School converted to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]. The school is now sponsored by the Blessed Christopher Wharton Catholic Academy Trust.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.christopherwhartonacademytrust.co.uk/member-schools|title=Blessed Christopher Wharton, Catholic Academy Trust - Our Academies|website=www.christopherwhartonacademytrust.co.uk}}</ref> the school continues to be under the jurisdiction of the [[Roman Catholic Diocese of Leeds]].
== School prayer ==
''God our Father,
You created us
And through your Son, Jesus,
Made us members of your holy family,
The Church.


== Notable alumni and staff ==
Fill us with the gift of your Holy Spirit,
*James Atkin – Former pop star, member of [[EMF (band)|EMF]]. Currently a music teacher at the school.<ref>{{cite web|last1=David|first1=Knights|title=Chart-topping Keighley music teacher James Atkin from EMF prepares to release solo album|url=http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/news_aire/11614945.Chart_topping_Keighley_music_teacher_James_Atkin_from_EMF_prepares_to_release_solo_album/?ref=rss|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>
that we may have the strength to care for one another
and the courage to lead our lives
following the example of your Son.

Mary, Mother of God, keep us from harm.
Joseph, patron of all workers,
Help us to develop our talents
to the best of our ability.''<ref>{{cite web|last1=Holy Family Catholic School|title=School Ethos|url=http://www.holyfamily.ngfl.ac.uk/about-us/ethos/|website=The Holy Family Catholic School|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>

== Notable alumni and people with school links ==
*Danny Ryan - Former head teacher. Following his death the Danny Ryan Fund was set up in 1985 to help children who have shown courage in the face of adversity.
*James Atkin – Former chart-topping, globe-trotting pop star. Lead member of band [[EMF (band)|EMF]]. Currently works as a music teacher at the school.<ref>{{cite web|last1=David|first1=Knights|title=Chart-topping Keighley music teacher James Atkin from EMF prepares to release solo album|url=http://www.keighleynews.co.uk/news/news_aire/11614945.Chart_topping_Keighley_music_teacher_James_Atkin_from_EMF_prepares_to_release_solo_album/?ref=rss|website=Keighley News|accessdate=20 June 2015}}</ref>
*Sean Gilligan - Former pupil and successful local businessman. Managing Director of Webanywhere Ltd in the UK and Webanywhere, Inc in the US.


== References ==
== References ==
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Latest revision as of 23:24, 23 November 2024

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.