Merchant Taylors' School vs Westfield Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in East of England, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchant Taylors' School
Northwood · Independent secondary · Ages 11–18
1,051 students
Westfield Academy
Watford · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,331 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' School Northwood, East of England | Westfield Academy Watford, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 22 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #404 of 460 | #296 of 460 |
| National rank | #3369 of 4,090 | #2399 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,051 | 1,331 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,051 | 1,331 |
| Free school meals | – | 26.9% |
| Capacity filled | 89.4% | 83.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.7 | 41.4 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 38.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 54.4% |
| EBacc average points | 1.22 | 3.81 |
| A level points per entry | 48.6 | 33.6 |
| town | Northwood | Watford |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.mtsn.org.uk/ | www.westfield.herts.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Westfield Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (41.2 vs 22.3).
- •Westfield Academy is the larger school with 1,331 students compared with 1,051.
- •Merchant Taylors' School is a independent school while Westfield Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Merchant Taylors' School is boys and Westfield Academy 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' School better than Westfield Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Westfield Academy ranks higher (41.2 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 Merchant Taylors' School and Westfield Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Northwood and Watford in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' School: 1,051. Westfield Academy: 1,331. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' School and Westfield Academy rank in East of England?
Merchant Taylors' School is 404th of 460 and Westfield Academy is 296th of 460 among secondary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).