St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy

School describes itself as inclusive, committed to supporting the needs and aspirations of all students, with a graduated approach to identifying and supporting SEN.

“We are an inclusive school where staff are committed to supporting the needs and aspirations of all our students.”

School states high ambition for all pupils including those with special educational needs and disadvantaged pupils.

“We have high ambition for all our pupils including those with special educational needs, and those who are disadvantaged.”

School states a whole-community commitment to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children.

“St Mary’s is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of all children and expects all staff and visitors to share this commitment.”

School operates safeguarding policies in close partnership with parents, carers and outside organisations.

“We operate robust safeguarding policies and procedures working closely with parents, carers and a range of outside organisations to ensure the young people entrusted with our care are kept safe and supported during difficult circumstances.”

School highlights strong 2023 A-level/vocational results across subjects including Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Religious Studies and the Sciences

“We have seen brilliant results in Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Religious Studies and the Sciences.”

2023 cohort achieved brilliant results in Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Religious Studies and the Sciences

“We have seen brilliant results in Business Studies, Computer Science, Drama, English, Geography, Health and Social Care, Mathematics, Religious Studies and the Sciences.”

Sixth form students are taught in small groups for best academic progress

“You will be treated as an individual and will benefit from being taught in small groups - ensuring the very best academic progress.”

Sixth form year group had 96 students as of the 2025 results reporting

“Number of students in the year group: 96”

Competitive Courses Programme offers university visits, talks and workshops, e.g. an in-school talk by a University of Cambridge admissions officer and a residential visit to University of Oxford, Worcester College

“In-school talks/workshops by University of Cambridge admissions officer, Selwyn College”

School has a long-standing tradition of music clubs and performances, inclusive of all abilities and instruments, offering opportunities to perform at whole-school events, assemblies, masses, and in bands for musicals.

“St Mary's has a long tradition of music clubs and performances and prides itself in being inclusive of all abilities and all instruments.”

School describes itself as a pilgrim school with a faith-based mission to help pupils become the person God intends them to be.

“We are a pilgrim school and we journey with Mary to become the person God intends us to be.”

School's mission centres on three core values (Ambition, Opportunity, Faith) and character education, framed as a faith-based pilgrimage of personal growth.

“Ambition, Opportunity and Faith are fundamental principles within our mission which together allow us to flourish .”

School emphasises a rich enrichment programme beyond the curriculum for post-16 students

“We are passionate that every student here at St Mary's has the opportunity to enjoy a full, fun and enriching post-16 experience.”

Many Year 11 pupils continue into the school's sixth form, with Year 12 focused on Formation and Year 13 on Human Flourishing.

“Many of our Year 11 cohort regularly continue their St Mary’s journey in our sixth form. Here the focus is Formation in Year 12, and Human Flourishing in Year 13.”

49% of sixth-form leavers going to university went to a Russell Group university

“Out of last year’s cohort, 49% of students going on to university went on to study at a Russell Group university”

In 2024, 49% of sixth-form leavers progressed to a Russell Group university

“| % Progressing to a Russell Group University | 49% |”

2025 A-Level results show 22% of grades at A*-A

“| % A\*-A Grades | 22 |”

2025 A-Level pass rate (A*-E) was 98%

“| % A\*-E Grades | 98 |”