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
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.
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.
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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
Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
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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