Hawksworth Church of England Primary School vs St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School
Leeds · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
82 students
St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy
Ilkley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,211 students
| Measure | Hawksworth Church of England Primary School Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber | St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy Ilkley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 60 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #548 of 1,636 | #32 of 366 |
| National rank | #5925 of 15,697 | #550 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 82 | 1,211 |
| Pupils on roll | 82 | 1,211 |
| Free school meals | 4.9% | 7.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.1% | 110.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 55.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 59.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 80.2% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.10 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.1 |
| town | Leeds | Ilkley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.hawksworthceprimary.org | www.stmarysmenston.org/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.6 vs 59.6).
- •St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 1,211 students compared with 82.
- •Hawksworth Church of England Primary 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 Hawksworth Church of England Primary 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 59.6 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 Hawksworth Church of England Primary School and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Leeds and Ilkley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School: 82. St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy: 1,211. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Hawksworth Church of England Primary School and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Hawksworth Church of England Primary School is 548th of 1,636 and St. Mary's Menston, a Catholic Voluntary Academy is 32nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).