We are a Catholic Trust made up of 17 Primary Schools and 2 Secondary Schools across Bradford and Keighley. We strive for excellence at all times.
Bradford and Keighley
Joined February 2018
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Welcome back to all our pupils, staff and families as we begin the Autumn term – we hope you had a joyful break 🍂✨
Here’s to a new school year!
Missed our latest news? Catch up in our recent newsletter 📩 sway.cloud.microsoft/zYQvGXI…
#BackToSchool #CatholicEducation
🎥 Week 5 at Holy Family! 💙
🎶 New music opportunities with Bradford Music Service
👏 Rising attendance & punctuality — thank you to our families!
🏆 Year 11 Awards Evening returns this December
🚒 Learning beyond the classroom
#HolyFamily #Keighley
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🎤 Week 4 at Holy Family
Year 11 student Oskar interviews Headteacher Mr Lythgoe about his first impressions, why he became a headteacher and life outside school. 🌱🍅
#HolyFamily #Keighley
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📢 We’re hiring: EYFS / KS1 Teacher
St Anthony’s, Shipley is looking for an enthusiastic, inspirational and committed teacher to join our wonderful school community. 🏫💙
👉Apply: bcwcat.co.uk/vacancies
#WeAreHiring #TeachingJobs #EYFSTeacher #KS1Teacher #BCWCAT
🍩 A doughnut a day keeps the parking at bay!
A big thank you to everyone who joined us for our Open Evening, and to parents and carers for engaging with our latest newsletter. 💙
But what’s the story behind the doughnut? 👀
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💙 Happy National Teaching Assistants’ Day!
Today we’re celebrating the incredible TAs across the BCWCAT family.
Thank you for your care, encouragement and support, and for everything you do for our pupils and school communities.
We’re enormously grateful for you! 👏
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📢 We’re recruiting!
We’re looking for an excellent, enthusiastic Year 2 Class Teacher to join our team at St Joseph’s, Keighley.
📅 January 2027 start
⏰ Full-time maternity cover
📌 Closing: Fri 16 Oct, 12 noon
✉️ [email protected]
Please share! 💙💛
#TeachingJobs
🎥 Week 2 at Holy Family Catholic School
Mr Lythgoe shares his latest updates, exciting developments and upcoming events for families.
Missed our Open Evening? School tours are still available to book on the school's website🏫
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🎥 Week 2 at Holy Family with Mr Lythgoe
A look back at another busy week - great learning, exciting plans for the new build and upcoming events for families.
Missed our Open Evening? School tours are still available to book:
🌐 holyfamilyschool.uk
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🏫 Come and see Holy Family in action!
Join us for our #OpenDay on Wednesday 16 September, 5:30–7pm.
Thinking about secondary school for your child? Come along, meet our staff, explore the school and discover life at Holy Family. 💙
Everyone interested is warmly welcome!
🎥 A Week of Listening, Learning & Leading
New Headteacher Mr Lythgoe shares an update from his first week at Holy Family
Come and see Holy Family in action at our Open Day on 16 September, 5:30–7pm
#HolyFamily #Keighley #OpenDay
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Beautiful readings at Whole School Mass to celebrate the Birthday of Our Lady @bcw_cat
✨ GCSE Results Day ✨
Wishing the very best of luck to all our students receiving their results today! 🍀
You’ve worked incredibly hard to reach this moment, and whatever your results, remember that this is just the beginning of your journey 🚀🌠
@sbsjcc @THFCS_Official
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Two Headteacher posts at BCWCAT, both starting January 2027:
📍 St Bede's & St Joseph's, Bradford (11-18)
📍 The Holy Family, Keighley (11-16)
Both close 21 September.
Full details & applicant packs:
bcwcat.co.uk/Vacancies/
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Best of luck to all students receiving their results today! 🍀
Your hard work, dedication & perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved💖 @sbsjcc
#ALevelResults2026 #CatholicEducation
Two Headteacher posts at BCWCAT, both starting January 2027:
📍 St Bede's & St Joseph's, Bradford (11-18)
📍 The Holy Family, Keighley (11-16)
Both close 21 September.
Full details & applicant packs:
bcwcat.co.uk/Vacancies/
🎉 Congratulations to St Benedict's Sixth Form, Class of 2026!
A 99% pass rate across A Level and BTEC (National 97.5%), with most students heading to their first-choice university.
Real resilience, courage and aspiration. We're so proud of you all. 💙💛
#ResultsDay #BCWCAT
Best of luck to all students receiving their results today! 🍀
Your hard work, dedication & perseverance have brought you to this moment, and we’re so proud of everything you’ve achieved💖 @sbsjcc
#ALevelResults2026 #CatholicEducation
🍎 Ready to start your teaching journey?
Applications for our supportive, school-led ITT programme close on Monday 10 August.
Apply now: bcwcat.co.uk/TrainToTeach/
Follow @itt_bcwcat for more.
#TrainToTeach #TeacherTraining #BCWCAT #ITT #GetIntoTeaching
📈 Strong primary outcomes across BCWCAT!
📖 Reading: 78%
✍️ Writing: 76%
➕ Maths: 81%
🔤 Phonics: 82%
📊 RWM: 65%
🌱 EYFS GLD: 67% — 6% above the Bradford average.
Congratulations to all of our pupils, staff and families! 👏
#SATs #PrimaryEducation
