Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery vs Merlin Top Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 880 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery
Keighley · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
313 students
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Merlin Top Primary Academy Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 12 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1556 of 1,636 | #422 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #15077 of 15,697 | #4555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 313 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 313 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 55.1% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 11% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.keighleystandrews.co.uk | www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org |
The verdict
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 11.7).
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 40%).
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy is the larger school with 343 students compared with 313.
- •Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is a local authority school while Merlin Top Primary Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery better than Merlin Top Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Merlin Top Primary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 11.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery and Merlin Top Primary Academy?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery: 313. Merlin Top Primary Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery and Merlin Top Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Keighley St Andrew's CofE Primary School and Nursery is 1556th of 1,636 and Merlin Top Primary Academy is 422nd of 1,636 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).