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Merlin Top Primary Academy

Goodgraded 10/10/2024Ages 3–11331 pupilsDoes not apply
Keighley, BD22 6HZ
Bradford

Merlin Top Primary Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Keighley, within the Bradford local authority. The school has around 331 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 10/10/2024, Merlin Top Primary Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Keighley can view Merlin Top Primary Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Keighley (BD22 6HZ), Merlin Top Primary Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Attendance & staffing
Attendance93.8%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence15.9%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.6England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals52.2%England avg 24.0%
English not first language14.0%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-2%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in KeighleySee the full area report for BD22 6HZ