Description
St Mary's Menston is a State Secondary School for kids aged 7 - 11 ( Gender - Mixed )
The Mission Statement is at the heart of all that we do and say, and as it suggests, all members of our community are on a pilgrimage to become the person God intends them to be. This Mission guides us to work with the families to draw out our students’ gifts, talents and virtuous character so that when they leave us they can contribute positively to the common good of society and the beauty of the world.As a Catholic school, they make Christ known to all members of the extended community through the way we work and the way they act. By imitating Christ, the values of faithfulness, humility, truth, forgiveness, tolerance, dignity, service and respect are at the centre of our teaching and are achieved through the practice of living virtuously.
Facilities
Key Stage 3 (Years 7 and 8)
The curriculum in years 7 and 8 is designed to interest and motivate pupils in a broad range of subjects. It builds on what has been achieved at primary school, while laying the foundations for GCSE study when options are chosen at the end of year 8. There are seven forms in each year: four in north side and three in south side. In years 7 and 8, most subjects are taught in mixed ability form groups. Maths is set on each side of the year in year 7 with five groups on the north and four on the south side. This allows pupils to make rapid progress from their individual starting points.
Key Stage 4 (Years 9, 10 and 11)
The students follow a three-year programme of study for the GCSE and technical qualifications taken at the end of year 11.We offer three pathways, all of which feature a compulsory core of English, mathematics, religious education and science. All students also have 3 hours of physical education in the two-week cycle.Most students follow the EBacc pathway, which features a modern foreign language and a humanities subject alongside two further optional subjects. The Mastery pathway focuses on promoting mastery of literacy and numeracy, alongside three optional subjects. For a small number of students with particular learning needs the Bespoke pathway offers an individual combination of optional subjects and Hub support.
Post 16 (Sixth Form – Years 12 and 13)
The post-16 curriculum in the sixth form is based on level 3 courses, mainly A-level with a number of Applied General courses. Based on an entry requirement of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, the Pathways to Success options programme include a number of routes for students to achieve, whatever their GCSE profile. The focus is on preparing our students to take their next steps, in education, employment, apprenticeships or training at age 18.
Features
Things to note
British Values
The DfE, in 2011 reinforced the need “to create and enforce a clear and rigorous expectation on all schools to promote the fundamental British values of democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.”Pupils at St. Mary’s have the opportunity to explore and deepen their understanding of British Values through the work they complete during PHSE as well as in many other areas of the curriculum.
Extra Curricular
Please check the school website link for details.
1.83 miles
