Merlin Top Primary Academy | Northern Education Trust

Outcomes Focused, Child Centred Welcome to Merlin Top Primary Academy

Merlin Top Primary is a school that our children, staff and governors are proud of. We provide a welcoming, caring, supportive and secure environment in which all children are valued.

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Your child's journey to school starts at home. Starting Reception

Starting school is an important milestone in every child’s life. We want to work together with parents and caregivers to ensure that all children are equipped with the skills needed to have a successful start...

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Make a difference to student outcomes Train to Teach with Northern Education Trust

Whether you have recently graduated from university, or are looking for a career change, we are passionate about developing and supporting you to be the best teacher you can be.

Train to Teach

There are no wrong questions when it comes to your child’s development. Best Start in Life parent hub

The “Best Start in Life” website is a government resource which provides parents and caregivers with a hub of information to support children from pregnancy to starting reception.

Best Start in Life

Principal's Welcome

Building an exciting, creative and meaningful curriculum, which equips learners for all stages of their education and beyond is central to our vision...

Vision & Values

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children.

Job Vacancies

The Trust seeks highly motivated and professional individuals to work for us. You must have a passion and commitment to improving the life chances of our students.

Jane Wilson Chief Executive Officer

Northern Education Trust are outcomes focused, child centred.

We are unswerving in our commitment to ensure that the outcomes our young people secure prepare them fully for life beyond school. Our Academies are happy and thriving communities where children both achieve and feel safe and cared for. As an inclusive Trust we strive to help young people overcome any barrier to learning. We are a caring employer and invest heavily in professional development, allowing our staff opportunities to take the next steps in their career.

We constantly focus on standards as we understand outcomes are paramount. Our decision making is driven entirely by what is best for children. By doing this we enhance the life chances of the children and young people in our care.

Outcomes Focused, Child Centred