SecondaryData as of May 2026

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted

Outstanding

Feb 2025

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

54.9school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

54.9

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

35.8%

Basics 9-5

59.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

54.9

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	57.2	46.4
2023/24	56.5	46.4
2024/25	54.9	46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference

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Progress 8 values by academic year
Year	School	National
2022/23	+0.56	0.00
2023/24	+0.41	0.00
2024/25	Not available	Not available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

74.5%

EBacc APS

5.09

EBacc 9-5

39.6%

EBacc 9-4

52.1%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

34.07

A*-A Grades

20.3%

A*-B Grades

48.4%

AAB+ %

12.5%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 99 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Green Meadows Academy

0.85 km away · Academy special sponsor led

Good

Guiseley School

1.29 km away · Foundation school

Good

Benton Park School

3.96 km away · Academy converter

Requires improvement

Otley Prince Henry's Grammar School Specialist Language College

4.14 km away · Academy converter

Outstanding

Immanuel College

4.44 km away · Academy converter

Good

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About St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkley, Leeds. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2025 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 301 responses), 70% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. The school has around 1,213 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

Location: Bradford Road, Ilkley, LS29 6AE | More schools in Leeds

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Feb 2025 — Outstanding
Nov 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

What is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy's Ofsted rating?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2025 inspection.

What do parents say about St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 301 responses): 70% of parents would recommend St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy.

What are St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy's latest exam results?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.9. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.

Where is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy located?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkley, Leeds (LS29 6AE).

How many pupils attend St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy has around 1,213 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy with other schools?

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