Merlin Top Primary Academy vs The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Yorkshire and the Humber, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merlin Top Primary Academy
Keighley · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
343 students
The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy
Keighley · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
630 students
| Measure | Merlin Top Primary Academy Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber | The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy Keighley, Yorkshire and the Humber |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 67 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #422 of 1,636 | #352 of 366 |
| National rank | #4555 of 15,697 | #3938 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 343 | 630 |
| Pupils on roll | 343 | 630 |
| Free school meals | 55.1% | 46.3% |
| Capacity filled | 108.9% | 63.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 82% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 28.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 11.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 31.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 2.30 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Keighley | Keighley |
| region | Yorkshire and the Humber | Yorkshire and the Humber |
| Website | www.mta.northerneducationtrust.org | www.holyfamilyschool.uk |
The verdict
- •Merlin Top Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (66.6 vs 10.9).
- •The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is the larger school with 630 students compared with 343.
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 Merlin Top Primary Academy better than The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Merlin Top Primary Academy ranks higher (66.6 vs 10.9 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 Merlin Top Primary Academy and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Keighley and Keighley in Yorkshire and the Humber.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merlin Top Primary Academy: 343. The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy: 630. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merlin Top Primary Academy and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy rank in Yorkshire and the Humber?
Merlin Top Primary Academy is 422nd of 1,636 and The Holy Family Catholic School, a Voluntary Academy is 352nd of 366 among primary schools in Yorkshire and the Humber on the 2025 Success Index (England).