Merchant Taylors' Prep School vs Merchant Taylors' School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 947 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Rickmansworth · Independent primary · Ages 3–11
330 students
Merchant Taylors' School
Northwood · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Prep School Rickmansworth, East of England | Merchant Taylors' School Northwood, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #404 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #3369 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 330 | 1,051 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 1,051 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 89.4% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 21.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 0% |
| EBacc average points | – | 1.22 |
| A level points per entry | – | 48.6 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Northwood |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mtpn.org.uk | www.mtsn.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merchant Taylors' School is the larger school with 1,051 students compared with 330.
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 Merchant Taylors' Prep School better than Merchant Taylors' School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merchant Taylors' Prep School and Merchant Taylors' School?
About 947 m in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Northwood in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School: 330. Merchant Taylors' School: 1,051. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Prep School and Merchant Taylors' School rank in East of England?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is unranked and Merchant Taylors' School is 404th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).