Merchant Taylors' Prep School vs Rickmansworth School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 1.8 km 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
Rickmansworth School
Rickmansworth · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,575 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Prep School Rickmansworth, East of England | Rickmansworth School Rickmansworth, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 91 Top 10% |
| Region rank | – | #33 of 460 |
| National rank | – | #248 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 330 | 1,575 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 1,575 |
| Free school meals | – | 6% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 100% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 61.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 80.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 90.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 5.76 |
| A level points per entry | – | 36.7 |
| town | Rickmansworth | Rickmansworth |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mtpn.org.uk | www.rickmansworth.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rickmansworth School is the larger school with 1,575 students compared with 330.
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is a independent school while Rickmansworth School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is boys and Rickmansworth School is co-educational.
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 Rickmansworth 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 Rickmansworth School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Rickmansworth in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School: 330. Rickmansworth School: 1,575. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Prep School and Rickmansworth School rank in East of England?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is unranked and Rickmansworth School is 33rd of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).