Merchant Taylors' Prep School vs Willow Tree Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in East of England, England, 1.7 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
Willow Tree Primary School
Watford · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
185 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Prep School Rickmansworth, East of England | Willow Tree Primary School Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | – Not rated | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | – | #1404 of 1,872 |
| National rank | – | #11578 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 330 | 185 |
| Pupils on roll | 330 | 185 |
| Free school meals | – | 29.2% |
| Capacity filled | 89.2% | 67.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Rickmansworth | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mtpn.org.uk | www.willowtree.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 185.
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is a independent school while Willow Tree Primary School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Merchant Taylors' Prep School is boys and Willow Tree Primary 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 Willow Tree Primary 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 Willow Tree Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rickmansworth and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School: 330. Willow Tree Primary School: 185. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Prep School and Willow Tree Primary School rank in East of England?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is unranked and Willow Tree Primary School is 1404th of 1,872 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).