Kimbolton School vs Merchant Taylors' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 74 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kimbolton School
Huntingdon · Independent all-through · Ages 3–18
1,036 students
Merchant Taylors' School
Northwood · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Kimbolton School Huntingdon, East of England | Merchant Taylors' School Northwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #392 of 460 | #404 of 460 |
| National rank | #3297 of 4,090 | #3369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,036 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,036 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 94.2% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 33.2 | 21.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 3.16 | 1.22 |
| A level points per entry | 40.6 | 48.6 |
| town | Huntingdon | Northwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | – | www.mtsn.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kimbolton School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (23.3 vs 22.3).
- •Merchant Taylors' School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 1,036.
- •Kimbolton School is co-educational and Merchant Taylors' School is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Kimbolton School better than Merchant Taylors' School?
On the Success Index (England), Kimbolton School ranks higher (23.3 vs 22.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Kimbolton School and Merchant Taylors' School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Huntingdon and Northwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Kimbolton School: 1,036. Merchant Taylors' School: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Kimbolton School and Merchant Taylors' School rank in East of England?
Kimbolton School is 392nd of 460 and Merchant Taylors' School is 404th of 460 among all-through schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).