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Merlin Top Primary Academy
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- Keighley BD22 6HZ
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Outstanding
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Requires Improvement |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Outstanding |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Outstanding |
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Foundational Skills: The teaching of phonics in Years 1 and 2 is strong. Pupils read with fluency and comprehension.
Success of the Curriculum: Teachers challenge pupils to excel virtually all of the time. Pupils鈥� progress in writing is improving substantially.
Areas Needing Improvement: Ensure that the most able pupils in mathematics achieve even higher standards.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils鈥� progress in reading and mathematics was well above the national average.
Support for Falling Behind: Referrals to appropriate, specialist agencies to support vulnerable pupils.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display a high level of self-discipline. The relationships between staff and pupils are very strong.
Support for SEND Pupils: Disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND are making strong progress from their starting points.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Pupils understand about bullying and how to keep themselves safe from it.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: School provides access to a wide range of opportunities which promote pupils鈥� emotional, physical and intellectual development.
Parent Feedback: Parents give positive feedback about the school and feel their children are well cared for and safe.
Extracurricular Activities: Almost all pupils in Year 5 play a musical instrument. There is a broad selection of sporting and physical activities available at lunchtime and after school.
Outdoor Facilities: Strong outdoor learning environment in the early years provision.
Teacher Engagement: Morale among staff is high due to leaders鈥� aspirations for what pupils can achieve.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers' planning enables pupils from different starting points to make substantial gains in their learning.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Very occasionally, tasks do not consistently challenge the most able pupils in mathematics.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use questions to stretch and challenge pupils鈥� understanding more deeply.
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Merlin Top Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 333 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 25 : 1.
At this school, 68% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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A-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Outstanding | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 2-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 25.6 | 11.2 | 22.8 |
| Proficient Math | 103 | - | 108 |
| Proficient Read | 104 | - | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 103 | 100 | 97 |
| Reading | 104 | 101 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 68% | 56.64% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% | 5.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.2 | Average |
| Writing | 1.3 | Above Average |
| Maths | 0.9 | Above Average |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 3 | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | 101 4 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% 4 | 59.75% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 2 | 8.4% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.9 | Above Average |
| Writing | 2.6 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.0 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 104 3 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 105 4 | 95 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% 20 | 56.47% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.48% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 3.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Maths | 3.9 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 92 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 47% | 54.41% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 7.4% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -2.7 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | -2.2 | Below Average |
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25 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Merlin Top Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1