Merlin Top Primary Academy

Merlin Top Primary Academy Northern Education Trust is a large multi-academy trust responsible for Primary and Secondary academies across the North of England.

🏫 Merlin Top Primary Academy Wraparound Care is Back for September! Parents, are you getting ready for the new school ye...
27/08/2026

🏫 Merlin Top Primary Academy Wraparound Care is Back for September!

Parents, are you getting ready for the new school year?

We are delighted to confirm that our Breakfast Club and Wraparound Care (After School) options will be available from September to support your busy schedules!

🌤️ Breakfast Club
Give your child the best possible start to the day.

When: Open from 8:00 AM daily.
What's Included: A healthy breakfast to fuel their learning.
Cost: Free
Entrance: Entrance is via the Breakfast Club Door.

🥪 Wraparound Care (After School)
Safe, fun, and engaging care until home time.

When: 3:05 PM – 5:30 PM.
What's Included: Fun activities including games and sport, plus a light tea / healthy snack.
Cost: £7 per day per child.
Booking: All bookings and payments are via ParentPay.
Collection: Main Entrance (press the bell)

⚠️ VERY IMPORTANT: Information for BRAND-NEW Parents!

If you are a new parent to Merlin Top Primary Academy in September and need to access our wraparound care services, please read the following:

1. Contact Us: As soon as the school reopens, please let the School Office know that you require wraparound care until you receive a login.

2. Activation Letter: The office team will send you a ParentPay activation letter containing your unique login details.

3. Timeline: We aim to send these login details in the first week of the new term, allowing you to activate your account and book the care you need.

We can’t wait to welcome everyone back in September!

New for This Academic Year! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️We’re pleased to introduce our new PE Day guidance for the 2026–27 academic year! 💜P...
21/08/2026

New for This Academic Year! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

We’re pleased to introduce our new PE Day guidance for the 2026–27 academic year! 💜

Please note that PE lessons will start in Week 2.

We hope this guidance will make our expectations clear and help us maintain high uniform standards on PE days, ensuring that all children come to school dressed appropriately, safely and ready to take part in PE.

Please take a look at the guidance and make sure your child has the correct PE kit for their PE day.

Thank you for your continued support in helping us keep our children smart, safe and ready to learn! 💜

We can’t wait to welcome all of our wonderful pupils back for the new school year! 🎒✨As you prepare for the first day ba...
21/08/2026

We can’t wait to welcome all of our wonderful pupils back for the new school year! 🎒✨

As you prepare for the first day back, please take a moment to review our updated Uniform Guide 2026–2027 below.

Ensuring everyone comes ready in the correct uniform helps our children show pride, feel part of our school community, and start every day ready to learn.

UPDATE:
Purple polo shirts can still be worn but following the school uniform guidance we have to make clear what is the most accessible and best value option for parents.

EYFS jumpers are blue

Year 6 jumpers are purple

What a fantastic day our Reception children have had! ☀️🎉We started the morning bouncing on the inflatables, and the fun...
15/07/2026

What a fantastic day our Reception children have had! ☀️🎉

We started the morning bouncing on the inflatables, and the fun only got better from there! The ice cream van arrived with some delicious treats 🍦, followed by our very special Graduation Party.

A huge thank you to all of the grown-ups who came to celebrate this special milestone with us. Your support made the day even more memorable.

To our wonderful Reception Class of 2026 – you have been an absolute joy to teach. We are so proud of everything you have achieved this year and can’t wait to see all the amazing things you’ll do in Year 1.

Have a fantastic summer! 🌟

✨ Step into a world of magic! 🐱👣Our wonderful Year 3 children have teamed up with Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary...
15/07/2026

✨ Step into a world of magic! 🐱👣

Our wonderful Year 3 children have teamed up with Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School to help design the brand-new "Magical Creatures of Cat Steps" community walk! 🗺️💫

If you head down to Cat Steps, make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the 8 magical creatures our pupils helped bring to life, including:
Mr Elfi 🧝‍♂️
The Sapphire Dragon 🐉
Wolf Girl 🐺
The Magical Hedgehog 🦔
...and many more hidden along the trail!

This fantastic community project was created in partnership with Bradford Council, Keighley Town Council, Active Bradford, Word Up North, and the talented Nicolour Illustrator. 🎨👏
Keighley Town Council
Grab a map, take a family stroll, and see how many of these magical creatures you can spot!

✨ And just like that… today was Miss Newton’s last day with the amazing Class of 2026! 💖What a way to finish the year! W...
15/07/2026

✨ And just like that… today was Miss Newton’s last day with the amazing Class of 2026! 💖

What a way to finish the year! We bounced, climbed, laughed and had the BEST time on the inflatables before celebrating with the most magical fairy tale party! 🏰✨

The costumes were absolutely incredible! We had beautiful princesses, brave knights, magical characters and even a KING! 👑 Everyone looked amazing, and the children brought so much energy, excitement and smiles all day long. It was the perfect way to celebrate an unforgettable year together.

A huge thank you to all of our wonderful children and their families for making this year so special. Watching you all grow, learn and shine has been an absolute privilege.

Class of 2026, you’ve been truly magical! Have the most amazing next adventure – keep dreaming big, believing in yourselves and making memories. I’ll miss you all so much! ❤️✨

🧵 Year 5 get creative in DT! 🎒✨Our fantastic Year 5 students have been busy showing off their incredible design and sewi...
15/07/2026

🧵 Year 5 get creative in DT! 🎒✨

Our fantastic Year 5 students have been busy showing off their incredible design and sewing skills!

From initial sketches to the final stitches, they have designed and made their very own bags from scratch. They practiced different stitching techniques, carefully selected their materials, and added wonderful personal touches to their creations.

The focus, patience, and creativity in the classroom has been absolutely brilliant. We definitely have some future fashion designers in our midst! 🌟✂️

🎉 What an incredible Merlin Topper Day! 🌟We had the most amazing day celebrating the end of another truly wonderful scho...
15/07/2026

🎉 What an incredible Merlin Topper Day! 🌟

We had the most amazing day celebrating the end of another truly wonderful school year. I am so incredibly proud of the teamwork, resilience, and heart-warming kindness shown by absolutely everyone today. 💕

As my first year as Principal comes to a close, I want to say a massive thank you to our entire school community. You have made this past year such an absolute pleasure. 🎓✨

☀️ Have a safe, happy, and relaxing summer break! I already can't wait for even more fun, growth, and memories next year. 🚀

🐒 Big energy, bigger slides, and zero worries! The Bridge took over Cheeky Monkeys today, and to say we had a blast is a...
15/07/2026

🐒 Big energy, bigger slides, and zero worries!

The Bridge took over Cheeky Monkeys today, and to say we had a blast is an understatement!

From racing down the multi-lane slides to navigating the ultimate soft play obstacle courses, everyone brought their A-game. It was high-energy fun from start to finish! 🌟

Thank you Cheeky Monkeys keighley! Allowing our SEND children to have private access was brilliant! Safe and secure exploration

15/07/2026

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