Merchant Taylors' Schools vs Rossall School
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 46 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merchant Taylors' Schools
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 4–19
844 students
Rossall School
Fleetwood · Independent all-through · Ages 0–19
810 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Schools Liverpool, North West | Rossall School Fleetwood, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #455 of 536 | #444 of 536 |
| National rank | #3683 of 4,090 | #3604 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 0–19 |
| Students | 844 | 810 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 810 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 85.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | 19.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 0% |
| EBacc average points | 1.34 | 1.97 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | 40.2 |
| town | Liverpool | Fleetwood |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merchanttaylors.com/ | rossall.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Rossall School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.3 vs 17.9).
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is the larger school with 844 students compared with 810.
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' Schools better than Rossall School?
On the Success Index (England), Rossall School ranks higher (19.3 vs 17.9 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' Schools and Rossall School?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Liverpool and Fleetwood in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Schools: 844. Rossall School: 810. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Schools and Rossall School rank in North West?
Merchant Taylors' Schools is 455th of 536 and Rossall School is 444th of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).