St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school (Academy converter), ages 11–18, in Ilkley, LS29, in the Leeds council area. It has 1,211 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (4 February 2025): Outstanding in all 5 graded areas. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding in all 5 graded areas — inspected 4 February 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Outstanding |
Read the Ofsted inspection report
Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.41 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 55 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 59.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 192 | 2024/25 |
A level average point score per entry | 34.07 | 2024/25 |
A level average grade per entry | C+ | 2024/25 |
A level students | 93 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,211 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 7.3% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 11.87% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 1.24% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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