Merlin Top Primary Academy Catchment Area
Merlin Top Primary Academy is a academy sponsor led primary school in Keighley, Bradford , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 331 pupils, and a capacity of 315 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
331
Pupils
315
Capacity
105%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2019
Merlin Top Primary Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Merlin Top Primary Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Bradford. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Bradford before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Bradford catchment area documents →Merlin Top Primary Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley, BD22 6HZ
- Local authority
- Bradford
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 53.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139229
Other Primary Schools in Keighley
If Merlin Top Primary Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Keighley are the next closest alternatives.
Ingrow Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD21 1BW
Long Lee Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD21 4RU
Stanbury Village School Catchment Area
Community school · BD22 0HA
Silsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD20 0JJ
Steeton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · BD20 6NN
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · BD21 2ND
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Frequently Asked Questions — Merlin Top Primary Academy
Is Merlin Top Primary Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Merlin Top Primary Academy currently has 331 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 315 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Merlin Top Primary Academy? ▾
Admission to Merlin Top Primary Academy is managed by Bradford. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Merlin Top Primary Academy cover? ▾
Merlin Top Primary Academy is a primary school in Keighley, Bradford, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Merlin Top Primary Academy? ▾
Merlin Top Primary Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.