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St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6AE, Leeds
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.9 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
1,213
Capacity
1,096
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
111%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With an Outstanding Ofsted rating and strong GCSE results, this school excels in providing quality education, boasting an Attainment 8 score in the top 15% nationally. Approximately 80% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and 75% enter the EBacc, indicating a robust academic framework. Parent satisfaction is moderately positive at 70%, though there is room for improvement in university progression, with 62% of students advancing to higher education.
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Last inspected: 4 February 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 55.0 | Top 15% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 80% | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 60% | Top 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 75% | Top 10% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 52% | Top 10% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 62% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 34% | Top 20% |
Based on 125 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (301 responses)
★★★★★3.5
Good range of extra-curricular
88%
My child feels safe
83%
School has high expectations
83%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
77%
Progress is communicated
77%
Good range of subjects
76%
Behaviour is good
75%
School keeps me informed
72%
I'd recommend this school
70%
School supports development
68%
School responds to concerns
41%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.9%
White Other6.6%
Mixed Other1.8%
Mixed W+Asian1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
White Irish1.2%
Black African1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.7%
Asian Indian0.7%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Asian Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.2%
Black Caribbean0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Location
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53.88126, -1.72787 · LS29 6AE
School details
Local authorityLeeds
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139351
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.stmarysmenston.org/
Frequently asked questions
What is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rated by Ofsted?
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 4 February 2025.
Is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy a good school?
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores 86.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
Based on 301 Ofsted Parent View responses, St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 70% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy in GCSEs?
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 55.0. 80% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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