The Diocese of Leeds confirms that the former site of Holy Family Catholic High School, Carlton, which officially closed on 31 August 2025, has now been sold to Melrose Education, a national provider of SEND schools.
Holy Family closed earlier this year after pupil numbers fell to a level that made the school’s future unviable. Throughout this process, the Diocese of Leeds Trustee, led by the Bishop of Leeds, the Rt Revd Marcus Stock, made a clear commitment to the local community that every effort would be made to secure a buyer from within the education sector so that the site would continue to benefit families and young people for years to come.
Lesley Fitton is CEO of the Bishop Konstant Catholic Academy Trust, and said:
‘The closure of Holy Family Catholic High School was deeply difficult for everyone connected to the school. We are pleased that Melrose Education’s arrival represents a positive step in meeting the needs of young people locally who require high-quality specialist education, provision and support.’
Melrose Education operates a growing number of schools across England, delivering specialist education provision and support for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). Their expansion into Carlton will play an important role in strengthening North Yorkshire Local Authority’s SEND provision, creating much-needed places for local families.
Tracey Storey, CEO of Melrose Education, said:
‘We are delighted to be joining the community in Carlton and to continue the site’s education tradition by providing specialist provision and support for children and young people. We already work in partnership at our Allerthorpe School in Pocklington with North Yorkshire Council and we are looking forward to continuing this relationship with the local authority as we focus on ensuring local families have access to the SEND provision they need. We look forward to becoming a trusted part of the community and to supporting young people in achieving their potential.’
In the coming months, Melrose Education will work closely with North Yorkshire Council and local partners to prepare the site for its new purpose.
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