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Admission arrangements
Merlin Top Primary Academy Admissions and Appeals are managed by Bradford Council.
Any parent who would like their child to attend Merlin Top should contact the admissions team at Bradford on 01274 439200 or email: [email protected]. Follow the links below for further advice on admissions and appeals. Alternatively, Mrs Rhodes in the main office can help with general queries and on-line admissions.
Applying for a primary school place: Guide for Parents
Bradford Council Admission Arrangements
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Key Dates 2025-2026
| Primary 2026-27 academic year | Secondary 2026-27 academic year | |
| Apply from | 17th November 2025 | 1st September 2025 |
| Closing date | 15th January 2026 | 31st October 2025 |
| National Offer Day | 16th April 2026 | 2nd March 2026 |
| Last day for appeal requests | 15th May 2026 | 13th April 2026 |
| Appeal hearings | June / July 2026 | May / June 2026 |