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Menston Primary School

St. Peters Way, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 6NY

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected
Ofsted
70%
KS2 expected
Primary
Phase
5–11
Ages
390
Pupils
Mixed
Gender
Academy converter
Type

About Menston Primary School

Menston Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 5–11. It has 390 pupils on roll. It is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 3.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority
Bradford →
School Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Age Range
Ages 5–11
Gender
Mixed
Pupils / Capacity
390 / 420 (93%)
Sixth Form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
No Nursery Classes
Religious Character
Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

3.5%
Free school meals
2.3%
EAL
1.8%
SEN support
13.6%
EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

70%
Expected standard (RWM)
15%
Higher standard (RWM)
108
Avg reading score
107
Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%
Overall absence
4.0%
Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.43
Teachers (FTE)
↓ -1.6 vs 2023/24
23.7
Pupils per teacher
↑ +1.3 vs 2023/24
15.14
Teaching assistants (FTE)
↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24
£47,922
Avg teacher salary
Mean · 17% on leadership pay
↑ +£4,654 vs 2023/24
0
Teacher vacancies
0% rate
→ 0 vs 2023/24
2.6
Leadership (FTE)
↓ -0.4 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 2 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,056
Spend per pupil
£6,379
Income per pupil
48%
Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address
St. Peters Way, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 6NY
Phone
01943873180
Headteacher
Marie Wilson

Teaching Jobs

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Lunchtime Supervisor
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Support Staff
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PermanentPart time£13.28 - £13.48 Hourly
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Support Staff
Care Club Session Supervisor
PermanentPart time£13.70 - £13.92 Hourly
Closes 8 Nov 2026View & apply

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Menston Primary School?
Menston Primary School is an academy converter in Ilkley, Bradford, England, for pupils aged 5–11.
How many pupils does Menston Primary School have?
Menston Primary School has 390 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Menston Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?
70% of pupils at Menston Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Menston Primary School part of an academy trust?
Yes — Menston Primary School is part of MOORLANDS LEARNING TRUST.
Where is Menston Primary School?
Menston Primary School is located at St. Peters Way, Ilkley, Bradford, LS29 6NY.

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