Join Us In Year 7

We are delighted that you are considering St Mary’s for your child.  The process for admission into Year 7 in September 2026 begins in September 2025 and is via the local authority. Details of their processes can be found at https://www.leeds.gov.uk/schools-and-education/school-admissions 

Please navigate the documents below regarding Year 7 entry 2026 for St Mary’s.

Application Process and Timescales

To apply for a place in Year 7 for September 2026 in the normal admission round, a standard application form known as the Common Preference Form (CPF) must be completed, and returned to the relevant Local Authority by 31 October 2025. Failure to provide a CPF would mean that an application is not valid.

If parents feel that they should be in a specific category ie Baptised Catholic, then they are required to complete a Supplementary Information Form (SIF) and provide the required evidence. The SIF is available in the documentation below. If you require a paper copy, please contact the school. The SIF should be submitted by 31 October 2025 to Admissions, St Mary’s Catholic Voluntary Academy, Bradford Road, Menston, LS29 6AE or on admin@stmarysmenston.org Failure to provide a SIF may affect the category your application is placed in. Please note that it is the responsibility of the parent/carer to complete all forms and supply evidence – reminders will not be sent.

Parents/carers will be advised of the outcome of their application on Monday 2 March 2026 by the Local Authority. Unsuccessful applicants will be given reasons related to the over-subscription criteria listed in the Admissions Policy and advised of their right of appeal. Details of the appeals process can be found below. 

Admission policy and documentation for Year 7 entry 2026

Defined map areas 

Defined Area Map - OtleyDefined Area Map - PudseyDefined Area Map - HorsforthDefined Area Map - YeadonDefined Area Map - IlkleyDefined Area Map - Skipton

Number on roll

Number of Students Currently on Roll:

Information correct as of 1st October 2025

Further General Admissions and Appeals information

For enquiries about admissions (Years 7–11), please contact:

Mrs Mckeon
Admissions  s.mckeon@stmarysmenston.org 

For enquiries about admissions (Sixth Form), please see Sixth Form Admissions pages here or contact 
Mrs Andrews
Pastoral Manager j.andrews@stmarysmenston.org 

Up-to-date information on School Appeals in Leeds is available on the Leeds City Council (LCC) website here.

There is also information on the Leeds for Learning website which includes much of the same information, but more detail about the Appeals service itself and what help/resources are available here.