Independent

Merchant Taylors' School

Northwood, East of England · HA6 2HT

Merchant Taylors' School is an independent school for boys joining at 11, set in Northwood and serving around 959 pupils. As a medium-sized independent, it occupies a particular niche for families seeking a fee-paying education in the area. Entry is at age 11 through an 11+ assessment, so prospective families should plan their preparation around that single admission point.

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Overview & data

Type
independent (fee-paying) school
Pupils
959
Location
Northwood, East of England
Website
https://www.mtsn.org.uk/

Entrance & admissions

Entry age
11

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Latest results

Attainment 8

21.7

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

0%

National average 47%

Teaching & academics

The published Attainment 8 figure of 21.7 sits well below the national average of 46.9, and the recorded proportion of pupils achieving grade 5 or above in English and Maths is shown as 0% against a national average of 47%. These figures are unusual for an independent school of this kind, and families would be wise to ask the school directly how its results are reported and what these measures reflect, as published data for independent schools can be incomplete or recorded differently.

The last word

An independent boys' school in Northwood with a single 11+ entry point; the headline attainment figures sit oddly low, so it is worth probing the school's own account of results before applying.

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Merchant Taylors' School 11+: frequently asked questions

Where is Merchant Taylors' School located?

Merchant Taylors' School is located at Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Middlesex, Northwood, HA6 2HT.

What type of school is Merchant Taylors' School?

Merchant Taylors' School is an independent (fee-paying) school in East of England.

How many pupils attend Merchant Taylors' School?

Merchant Taylors' School has approximately 959 pupils on roll.

Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.