Welcome to St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
I am delighted to welcome you to our Sixth Form home page in which you will find information and links to all that is special about St Mary’s. Our broad curriculum will allow you to find the subjects you are passionate about and the courses that will open doors to the next stage of your life, be it a University, Apprenticeship or employment. During your time with us you will be encouraged to aim high in everything you do. You will be supported throughout your journey by a dedicated Sixth Form team. Our Sixth Form Offers a wide range of extra-curricular activities, clubs and leadership opportunities to help you develop as a well-rounded individual.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
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Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,213 Total
No. of Boys
619 (51.0%)
No. of Girls
594 (49.0%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
40.2%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
9.45%
A*/A grades
32.68%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
91%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
4%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
70%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
1%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Exciting Events Ahead!
A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.
Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.
Admissions Process
Start ApplicationKey Dates & Deadlines
Oct 22, 2025
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.
Autumn
2 terms
Half Term 1
Sep 1 - Oct 24
Half Term 2
Nov 3 - Dec 19
Spring
2 terms
Half Term 1
Jan 5 - Feb 13
Half Term 2
Feb 23 - Apr 2
Summer
2 terms
Half Term 1
Apr 20 - May 22
Half Term 2
Jun 1 - Jul 21
Half-Term & Holiday Dates
Autumn Half Term
Oct 27 - Oct 31
Christmas Holiday
Dec 22 - Jan 1
Spring Half Term
Feb 16 - Feb 20
Easter Holiday
Apr 3 - Apr 17
May Half Term
May 25 - May 29
Summer Holidays
Jul 22 - Sep 3
Alumni Stories
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Updates Coming Soon!
We’ll be sharing information about the destinations of our alumni here soon.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Local Authority | Leeds |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Mixed |