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Menston Primary School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Menston Primary School is a academy converter primary school in Ilkley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 5–11, with 390 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

5–11

Age range

390

Pupils

420

Capacity

93%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2014

Menston Primary School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Menston Primary School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 93% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Menston Primary School — School Information

Full address
St. Peters Way, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6NY
Local authority
Bradford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
5–11 years
Free school meals
3.1% of pupils
DfE URN
149938

Other Primary Schools in Ilkley

If Menston Primary School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Ilkley are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Menston Primary School

Is Menston Primary School oversubscribed?

Menston Primary School is operating close to its capacity of 420 places (93% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Menston Primary School?

Admission to Menston Primary School is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Menston Primary School cover?

Menston Primary School is a primary school in Ilkley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 5–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Menston Primary School?

Menston Primary School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.