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St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area

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

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Ilkley, Leeds , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1213 pupils, and a capacity of 1096 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–18

Age range

1,213

Pupils

1,096

Capacity

111%

Fill rate

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area Information

Admission to St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is managed by Leeds and typically includes both faith criteria and catchment area proximity. The weighting given to each criterion depends on the school's published oversubscription policy, which is reviewed annually.

Currently oversubscribed: 1213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1096 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Leeds 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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St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy — School Information

Full address
Bradford Road, Menston, Ilkley, LS29 6AE
Local authority
Leeds
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Religious character
Roman Catholic
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
7.2% of pupils
DfE URN
139351

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Frequently Asked Questions — St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

Is St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy currently has 1213 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1096 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy uses both faith criteria and catchment area proximity in its admissions policy. The weighting is reviewed annually and published by Leeds before each admissions cycle.

What age range does St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy cover?

St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a secondary school in Ilkley, Leeds, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.