Merchant Taylors' Prep
School summary
A boys' preparatory school founded in 1910, Merchant Taylors' Prep sits in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, and has a Christian character. With around 372 pupils, it is a small school where boys are likely to be well known to staff. Around 23 per cent of pupils receive some form of SEN support, a notably high proportion that points to an environment used to addressing a range of learning needs. Day fees run from roughly £23,376 to £24,549 a year.
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Inspection reports
Teaching & academics
As a prep school offering 11+ entry, the focus is on preparing boys for the next stage of their education. The school is inspected by the ISI. Academic scholarships are available for those who excel, alongside awards recognising sporting, musical and dramatic talent.
Head · Miles Chester
Beyond the classroom
Scholarships in sport, music and drama signal that achievement beyond the classroom is valued and rewarded.
School life & ethos
- Founded
- 1910
- Religious character
- Christian
- Boarding
- No
- SEN support
- 23.01%
- EHC plans
- 0%
Mobile phone policy
No mobile phones are allowed in school. Any pupils travelling to school via walking, cycling or by public transport must leave their mobile at the school office and collect at the end of the school day.
Fees & bursaries
- Day fees (per year)
- £23,376 - £24,549
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A small, long-established boys' prep with a strong pastoral feel and a clear pathway to senior school entry. The strict no-mobile-phone policy reflects a focused, screen-free school day.
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Merchant Taylors' Prep 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.