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Merlin Top Primary Academy
Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD22 6HZ, Bradford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
96.6 / 100
Top 3%
Better than 97% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
331
Capacity
315
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
105%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, this primary academy demonstrates exceptional performance, particularly with 82% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 10% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 89% recommending the school, reflecting strong community support. However, only 11% of students achieve the higher standard in KS2, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential.
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Last inspected: 27 March 2019Exempt from re-inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 82% | Top 10% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 11% | Top 31% UK |
Parent View (47 responses)
★★★★★4.2
My child is happy
94%
Good range of subjects
94%
My child feels safe
92%
School keeps me informed
92%
Behaviour is good
92%
School supports development
92%
I'd recommend this school
89%
Progress is communicated
89%
My child makes good progress
87%
Good range of extra-curricular
85%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.5%
Asian Pakistani22.7%
Mixed W+Asian4.8%
White Other3.6%
Asian Indian3.3%
Mixed Other2.1%
Mixed W+B African1.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Bangladeshi0.6%
White Irish0.3%
Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.86845, -1.93091 · BD22 6HZ
School details
Local authorityBradford
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN139229
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is Merlin Top Primary Academy rated by Ofsted?
Merlin Top Primary Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 March 2019.
Is Merlin Top Primary Academy a good school?
Merlin Top Primary Academy scores 96.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 3% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Merlin Top Primary Academy?
Based on 47 Ofsted Parent View responses, Merlin Top Primary Academy receives a satisfaction score of 83% across all parent survey questions.
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