Menston Primary School
URN: 107299 • Ilkley LS29 6NY
Overview
- Name
- Menston Primary School
- URN
- 107299
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Marie Wilson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- St. Peters Way, Ilkley LS29 6NY
Summary
Menston Primary School is a mixed community school located in Ilkley, Bradford, accommodating 402 pupils with a capacity for 420. The school prides itself on fostering a warm and friendly environment where children are encouraged to care for one another and engage actively in their learning. The ethos of the school revolves around the motto "Making our World a Better Place," with a strong emphasis on outdoor learning experiences, such as the Daily Mile and various nature-related activities.
The school is committed to prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of its students, as evidenced by its myHappymind Silver Accreditation. Attendance is highly valued, with a target of at least 97%. The school encourages parents to ensure that absences are kept to a minimum and to communicate any necessary leave in advance.
Menston Primary also supports children's emotional and social development through innovative programs, including the Dog Mentor Programme, which utilizes a school dog to enhance the learning environment. Overall, the school community is dedicated to providing a rich educational experience that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth.
The school is committed to prioritising the mental health and wellbeing of its students, as evidenced by its myHappymind Silver Accreditation. Attendance is highly valued, with a target of at least 97%. The school encourages parents to ensure that absences are kept to a minimum and to communicate any necessary leave in advance.
Menston Primary also supports children's emotional and social development through innovative programs, including the Dog Mentor Programme, which utilizes a school dog to enhance the learning environment. Overall, the school community is dedicated to providing a rich educational experience that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth.
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Nearby alternatives
- Burley Oaks Primary School (76.7)
- Addingham Primary School (71.2)
- Ashlands Primary School (70.5)
- Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School (70.5)
- The Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Bradford
- Age range
- 5 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 420
- Pupils
- 402
- Boys
- 206
- Girls
- 196
- FSM %
- 2.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2018-04-24
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 420 | 2.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 402 | 206 | 196 | 420 | 2.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 404 | 216 | 188 | 420 | 2.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 404 | 216 | 188 | 420 | 2.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 429 | 224 | 205 | 420 | 3.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 422 | 226 | 196 | 420 | 2.40 |
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