St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, Ilkley
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its November 2014 inspection — up from Good.
Rated Outstanding for
Leadership & management.
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At a Glance
7.9%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
301 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
22.3
Avg class size
47
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
110%
Over capacity
1,211 pupils
1,096 capacity
115 places over capacity
Area Demand Pressure - Ilkley
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Ilkley
Admissions Demand - Leeds
Places available
9,889
Applications
9,401
Got 1st preference
84.0%
Got preferred school
95.4%
Secondary admissions across Leeds (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
7.14875%
Overall absence
18.20896%
Persistent absence
1,005
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Tranmere Park Primary School
Guiseley Primary School
Menston Primary School
St. Oswald's CofE Primary School
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Queensway Primary School
Yeadon Primary School
Ss. Peter and Paul Catholic Primary School, a Voluntary Academy
Yeadon Westfield Junior School
Westgate Primary School
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