Question 1

Is Carlton Keighley a good school?

Accepted Answer

Carlton Keighley was judged Good at its last graded inspection (January 2020). A later ungraded inspection in February 2025 reported that the school had taken effective action to maintain standards, and safeguarding arrangements were confirmed as effective.

Question 2

What are the fees at Carlton Keighley?

Accepted Answer

Carlton Keighley is a state-funded school, so there are no tuition fees. Families should budget for standard costs such as uniform, equipment, and optional trips or activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 at Carlton Keighley?

Accepted Answer

Applications are made through Bradford local authority’s coordinated admissions process. For the current Year 7 transfer round, check Bradford’s latest secondary admissions timetable for the application window, closing date and offer-day details.

Question 4

Is Carlton Keighley oversubscribed?

Accepted Answer

Application-to-offer figures vary by year, so families should treat older demand snapshots as historical context. Check Bradford’s current admissions guidance and the school’s oversubscription criteria for how Year 7 places are allocated.

Question 5

What are Carlton Keighley’s GCSE results like?

Accepted Answer

On the FindMySchool GCSE academic outcomes ranking, Carlton Keighley is ranked 2,572nd in England, and the current local GCSE ranking shows 2nd in Keighley. Progress 8 is -0.29, indicating below-average progress from pupils’ starting points, alongside improvement priorities described in recent external evidence.

Question 6

What time does the school day start and finish?

Accepted Answer

The published school timetable shows breakfast from 8:00am and first lesson starting at 8:30am. Monday to Thursday includes a Carlton Edge enrichment block that extends the day to 4:00pm. Friday follows a shorter taught pattern with an enrichment slot listed later in the day.

Question 7

What is the Carlton Edge programme?

Accepted Answer

Carlton Edge is the school’s structured personal development entitlement. It is positioned as a programme of experiences and enrichment, including educational visits and wider opportunities that sit alongside academic study.

GCSE Performance

Grade Distribution

State School Performance Measures

EBacc Subject Outcomes