The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (105% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
11%
+3.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 28 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 331
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Bradford
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Kiara Grove (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6HZ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Phoenix Special School
Special school · Very close
Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Primary · 395m away
Braithwaite Special School
Special school · 414m away
Victoria Primary School
Primary · 813m away
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 880m away
Branshaw School
Special school · 946m away
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 1.2km away
The Holy Family Catholic School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
What is Merlin Top Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
Merlin Top Primary Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Merlin Top Primary Academy?
Merlin Top Primary Academy currently has 331 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merlin Top Primary Academy take?
Merlin Top Primary Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Merlin Top Primary Academy?
Merlin Top Primary Academy is in Keighley, BD22 6HZ, in the Bradford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merlin Top Primary Academy have a sixth form?
No, Merlin Top Primary Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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