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Merlin Top Primary Academy

Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ

Academy sponsor led

Pupils

331

Ages

3-11

FSM

53.4%

Capacity

315

Ofsted

Outstanding

Mar 2019

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

82.0%

Writing

89.0%

Maths

91.0%

RWM Combined

82.0%

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About Merlin Top Primary Academy

Merlin Top Primary Academy is a primary school in Keighley, Bradford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2019 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 331 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ | More schools in Bradford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Merlin Top Primary Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Oct 2024 — Standards maintained
Mar 2019 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Merlin Top Primary Academy

What is Merlin Top Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?

Merlin Top Primary Academy received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What are Merlin Top Primary Academy's latest exam results?

Merlin Top Primary Academy: KS2 2024/25: 82% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Merlin Top Primary Academy located?

Merlin Top Primary Academy is a primary school in Keighley, Bradford (BD22 6HZ).

How many pupils attend Merlin Top Primary Academy?

Merlin Top Primary Academy has around 331 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Merlin Top Primary Academy with other schools?

View Merlin Top Primary Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Bradford.