Merlin Top Primary Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Braithwaite Avenue Keighley West Yorkshire BD22 6HZ |
| Phone | 01535210028 |
| Reference Number | 139229 |
Merlin Top Primary Academy continues to uphold the high standards established in its previous inspection, maintaining an outstanding reputation for overall effectiveness. With a strong emphasis on both academic success and character development, the school provides a nurturing environment where pupils feel safe and valued. Notably, the tailored support offered to disadvantaged pupils and those with special educational needs contributes significantly to their success, fostering an ethos of kindness and mutual respect among the entire school community.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 331 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.53%
Girls: 53.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 19 | 29 | 48 |
| 2 | 25 | 20 | 45 |
| 3 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 4 | 19 | 25 | 44 |
| 5 | 18 | 24 | 42 |
| 6 | 17 | 26 | 43 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 56.5% |
| Pakistani | 22.7% |
| White & Asian | 4.8% |
| White, Other | 3.6% |
| Indian | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.1% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 09 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 09 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 27 Mar 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Oct 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Offers a calm, caring environment for pupils.
- Promotes a strong ethos of kindness, belonging, and safety.
- Pupils achieve remarkable success, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
- Strong emphasis on both academic and character development.
- Effective strategies in place to support pupils with SEND.
- Encourages staff support and well-being.
- Wide range of extracurricular activities available to pupils.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 82% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 11% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 108 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | ||
| Writing | 1.3 | ||
| Maths | 0.9 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 12 | 2 |
| Third Preference | 6 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Beckfoot Phoenix
Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6HZ |
0.03 miles |
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Our Lady of Victories Catholic School
Guard House Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6JP |
0.25 miles |
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Victoria Primary School
Cartmel Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2RD |
0.51 miles |
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Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Lustre Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 2ND |
0.55 miles |
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Beckfoot Nessfield
Nessfield Drive, Keighley, BD22 6NP |
0.6 miles |
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Holycroft Primary School
Victoria Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1JF |
0.75 miles |
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Laycock Primary School
Laycock Lane, Laycock, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 0PP |
0.8 miles |
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St Anne's Catholic Primary School
North Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3AD |
0.85 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Road, Ingrow, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1AR |
0.99 miles |
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Ingrow Primary School
Broomhill Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 1BW |
1.02 miles |
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Eastwood Community School
Victoria Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 3JL |
1.22 miles |
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Parkwood Primary School
Parkwood Street, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4QH |
1.23 miles |
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Worth Valley Primary School
Bracken Bank Crescent, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 7AX |
1.42 miles |
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Long Lee Primary School
Cherry Tree Rise, Long Lee, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21 4RU |
1.59 miles |
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Riddlesden St Mary's CofE Primary School
Grange Road, Riddlesden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 5AB |
1.73 miles |
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Oakworth Primary School
Station Road, Oakworth, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 7HX |
1.75 miles |
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Strong Close Nursery School
Airedale Road, Keighley, BD21 4LW |
1.75 miles |
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Steeton Primary School
Market Street, Steeton, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6NN |
1.95 miles |
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Lees Primary School
Haworth Road, Cross Roads, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 9DL |
2.29 miles |
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Eastburn Primary School
Green Close, Eastburn, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 8UX |
2.68 miles |
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The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Spring Gardens Lane, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6LH |
0.73 miles |
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Carlton Keighley
Green Head Road, Utley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6EB |
0.96 miles |
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Beckfoot Oakbank
Oakworth Road, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 7DU |
0.98 miles |
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Beechcliffe Special School
Green Head Road, Utley, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 6ED |
1.02 miles |
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South Craven School
Holme Lane, Cross Hills, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD20 7RL |
3.2 miles |
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Parkside School
Parkside Terrace, Cullingworth, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD13 5AD |
3.24 miles |
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Bingley Grammar School
Keighley Road, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 2RS |
3.57 miles |
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Beckfoot School
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE |
4.56 miles |
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Hazelbeck Special School
Wagon Lane, Bingley, West Yorkshire, BD16 1EE |
4.62 miles |