Mapplewell Primary School vs Merlin Top Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 42 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mapplewell Primary School
Barnsley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
| Measure | Mapplewell Primary School Barnsley, Yorkshire and the Humber | Merlin Top Primary Academy Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 80 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #189 of 1,636 | #422 of 1,636 |
| National rank | #2199 of 15,697 | #4555 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 343 | 343 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 343 |
| Free school meals | 12.8% | 55.1% |
| Capacity filled | 127% | 108.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 76% | 82% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 16% | 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 | Barnsley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mapplewellprimary.org.uk | www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org |
The verdict
- •Mapplewell Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (79.7 vs 66.6).
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (82% vs 76%).
- •Mapplewell Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (16% vs 11%).
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 Mapplewell Primary School better than Merlin Top Primary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Mapplewell Primary School ranks higher (79.7 vs 66.6 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 Mapplewell Primary School and Merlin Top Primary Academy?
About 42 km in a straight line, between Barnsley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Mapplewell Primary School: 343. Merlin Top Primary Academy: 343. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Mapplewell Primary School and Merlin Top Primary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Mapplewell Primary School is 189th 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).