Guiseley School vs St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guiseley School
Leeds · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,431 students
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,211 students
| Measure | Guiseley School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 70 Top 25% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 366 | #32 of 366 |
| National rank | #1006 of 4,090 | #550 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,431 | 1,211 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,431 | 1,211 |
| Free school meals | 12.5% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 98.7% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.6 | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52.3% | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 73.9% | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | 4.40 | 5.10 |
| A level points per entry | 32.4 | 34.1 |
| town | Leeds | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.guiseleyschool.org.uk/ | www.stmarysmenston.org/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 70.2).
- •Guiseley School is the larger school with 1,431 students compared with 1,211.
- •Guiseley School is a local authority school while St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guiseley School better than St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy ranks higher (81.6 vs 70.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Guiseley School and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Guiseley School: 1,431. St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Guiseley School and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Guiseley School is 74th of 366 and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 32nd of 366 among secondary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).