The short version
Above-average SATs results. Nearly full.
- SATs results are above the national average, with 70% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- The school is nearly full at 93% capacity
- 3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
70%
+8.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
15%
+7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
5% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 24 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 32 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 390
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 3.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Wilson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksAcademy conversion letter
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
St. Peters Way, Menston, Ilkley, West Yorkshire, LS29 6NY
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Burley and Woodhead CofE Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Green Meadows Academy
Academy · 2.1km away
The North West Silc
Special school · 2.2km away
Tranmere Park Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Burley Oaks Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Guiseley Primary School
Primary · 2.5km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Menston Primary School?
Menston Primary School currently has 390 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Menston Primary School take?
Menston Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Menston Primary School?
Menston Primary School is in Ilkley, LS29 6NY, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Menston Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Menston Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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