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Merchant Taylors' School

SeniorBoysAges 11–18Day644 pupils
Day fees
£33,225
How competitive entry is
School Own Exam + InterviewCompetitive entry
Pupils
644
Founded
1561
Next deadline
No dates published
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
85.0/100
47% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes82
Destinations & outcomes89
Future-readiness69
Pastoral & wellbeing70
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add74
Access & breadth55
Parent sentiment70
External consensus50

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About the head

Head Master of Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood, Hertfordshire.

Latest exam results

74%
A-level A*–A
90%
GCSE 9–7
7%
Oxbridge offer rate
83%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2025 results

Where leavers go

7%
to Oxbridge (2025)
20252024
Cohort160
Oxbridge119
US Ivy00
Medicine9
Top universities (2025)
University of Oxford
University of Cambridge
UCL
Imperial College London
LSE
University of Warwick
University of Bristol

Recent coverage

Merchant Taylors' School announced outstanding 2024 exam results, with 92% of A-level entries graded A* to B and 85% of GCSEs awarded 7 or above. Headmaster Dr. Chris Sambell confirmed his continuation through 2026 following a successful leadership review. Additionally, the school completed the opening of a new STEM building featuring state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative learning spaces, enhancing its commitment to science and technology education.

Notable alumni

Sir Roger Bannister (athlete)Sir John Gielgud (actor)Sir James Stirling (architect)Sir William Henry Perkin (chemist)Sir John Pople (chemist)Sir John Betjeman (poet)Sir John Vane (pharmacologist)Sir John Randall (physicist)
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Registration closesPassed
31 Oct 2025
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentPassed
1 Jan 2026
InterviewNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-27TBC31 Oct 2025TBCTbc

Open events

Open Morning
Sat, 26 Sept 2026
Open Morning - Next Date
Dates to be confirmed
Scholarship Assessment DayJanuary (specific date varies by category)
Dates TBC
Private TourPrivate tours available on request throughout the year
Dates TBC
Open MorningTwo open mornings per year (specific dates not found in source)
Dates TBC

Talks & tasters

Sat, 26 Sept 2026Open Morning - Next DateOpen Morning

Fees

£33,225per year · Day · 2026-27
VAT-inclusive estimate £33,225Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £262,421
vs London avg (£24,000)38% above
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Inspection

Isi 29 Apr 2025

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

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Term dates 2025-26

autumn9 Sept 202517 Dec 2025Half-term 18 Oct 2025–1 Nov 2025
spring7 Jan 202625 Mar 2026Half-term 14 Feb 2026–21 Feb 2026
summer13 Apr 20262 Jul 2026Half-term 24 May 2026–31 May 2026
autumn9 Sept 202617 Dec 2026Half-term 18 Oct 2026–1 Nov 2026
spring7 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 14 Feb 2027–21 Feb 2027
summer14 Apr 20277 Jul 2027Half-term 30 May 2027–6 Jun 2027

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1 upcoming open day or tour — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

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phone on 01923 820644 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

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