Located in Ilkley, Menston Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 5 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Menston Primary School currently has around 390 pupils on roll, which is about 93% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 51% boys and 49% girls. Around 3.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 3.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 6.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (87.9%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | St. Peters Way, Ilkley, LS29 6NY |
| Website: | www.menstonprimary.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01943873180 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Bradford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Marie Wilson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 149938 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/02/2014
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 5 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 390 |
| Number of Boys: | 199 |
| Number of Girls: | 191 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 3.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 6.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 87.90% | 343 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 11 |
| White and Asian | 2.10% | 8 |
| Pakistani | 2.10% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.80% | 3 |
| Indian | 0.80% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.30% | 1 |
| African | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guiseley Nursery School Oxford Road , Guisley LS20 9DA | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Primary School St. Peters Way , Menston LS29 6NY | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Junior School Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Menston Infant School Main Street , Menston LS29 6LF | - not rated | 100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Main Street , Hawksworth LS20 8NX | 3out of 4 | 2,117 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westgate First School Scarborough Road , Westgate LS21 3JS | - not rated | 3,272 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Comprehensive School, Menston Bradford Road , Menston LS29 6AE | - not rated | 1,422 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Guiseley School Fieldhead Road , Guiseley LS20 8DT | 3out of 4 | 2,799 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burley Middle School Langford Lane , Burley-in-Wharfedale LS29 7EJ | - not rated | 2,628 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton House Adolescent Unit High Royds Hospital , LS29 6AQ | - not rated | 985 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Hawksworth Hall School Hawksworth Lane , Guiseley LS20 8NU | - not rated | 2,153 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tranfield School Back Lane , Guiseley LS20 8LS | - not rated | 2,220 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Green Meadows Academy Back Lane , LS20 8LS | 3out of 4 | 2,326 yd | Academy special sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Two Dales School Bradford Road , Guiseley LS20 8PP | - not rated | 2,368 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.