St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

URN: 139351 • Ilkley LS29 6AE

Overview

Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Roman Catholic
Admissions
Non-selective
Ofsted rating
n/a
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Margaret Hattersley (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01943883000
Website
Visit
Address
Bradford Road, Ilkley LS29 6AE

Summary

St. Mary's Menston is a Catholic Voluntary Academy located in Ilkley, Leeds, serving a mixed-gender student body of 1,213 pupils. The school operates as an academy converter and has a capacity of 1,096 students. With a strong commitment to its mission, St. Mary's aims to provide an outstanding educational experience rooted in Christian values, fostering personal growth and self-discovery among its students.

The curriculum at St. Mary's is designed to be progressive and well-rounded, offering a rich array of subjects alongside various extracurricular activities. The school prides itself on creating a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop their skills and achieve both academic and personal excellence. The dedicated staff and governors work collaboratively to ensure that each student's individual needs are met.

St. Mary's Menston emphasizes community spirit, welcoming visitors and valuing the contributions of all members. The school’s ethos is centered around ambition, opportunity, and faith, aiming to nurture a caring and thriving community that supports students on their educational journey.

Key details

LA
Leeds
Age range
11 - 18
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE BISHOP WHEELER CATHOLIC ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1096
Pupils
1213
Boys
619
Girls
594
FSM %
7.20
Open date
2013-03-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
West Yorkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1213 619 594 1096 7.20
2024-09-11 1195 604 591 1096 6.50
2023-09-11 1260 642 618 1096 5.70
2022-09-11 1260 642 618 1096 5.70
2021-09-11 1268 645 623 1096 4.90
2020-09-11 1246 634 612 1096 4.10

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