# St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy — Ilkley, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Secondary
- **Parent rating:** 4.3/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss Margaret Hattersley

## Contact

- **Address:** St Mary’s Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road Leeds LS29 6AE
- **Phone:** 01943 883000
- **Website:** http://www.stmarysmenston.org/
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/ilkley/st-marys-menston-a-catholic-voluntary-academy-14518

## About

St. Mary's Menston is a deeply committed, thriving, successful and caring community, united in witnessing to our Mission. Our staff and governors work together as a team, constantly seeking to improve, bringing enthusiasm, commitment and enjoyment to every day. We are a pilgrim school and we journey with Mary to become the person God intends us to be.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Outstanding — Nov 2014
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Outstanding — Nov 2014

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — St Mary's Menston has exceeded our expectations!: We were a bit nervous about moving to a new area and school, but St Mary's has been a game-changer. The facilities are excellent, and my child has thrived in their subjects. We love the emphasis on faith and values - it's a breath of fresh air. We feel so lucky to be part of this community! *(Sep 2022)*
- **5/5** — A wonderful school with a strong sense of community: We've been really impressed with St Mary's Menston - the teachers are all so supportive and enthusiastic, and my child loves going to school. We appreciate the emphasis on sports and music - my child is really enjoying the clubs on offer. We're so grateful to be part of this school family! *(Mar 2022)*
- **3/5** — Still finding our feet, but lots of potential: We're still getting to know the school, and there's been a bit of a settling-in period. My child is enjoying their classes, but we're not entirely sure about the school's approach to pastoral care - we're still getting to know the teachers and the system. Overall, we're hoping for great things from St Mary's Menston. *(Jan 2022)*
- **4/5** — A great school with a strong sense of purpose: I have many happy memories of my time at St Mary's Menston. As a parent, I was always impressed with the quality of teaching and the emphasis on values. My child thrived here and made lifelong friends. We're still in touch with so many of the parents and teachers - it's a real community. *(Jul 2021)*

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