Merchant Taylors' Schools vs St. Mary's College
A head-to-head comparison of two all-through schools in North West, England, 518 m 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
St. Mary's College
Liverpool · Independent all-through · Ages 0–18
818 students
| Measure | Merchant Taylors' Schools Liverpool, North West | St. Mary's College Liverpool, North West |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 18 Lower 50% | 85 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #455 of 536 | #43 of 536 |
| National rank | #3683 of 4,090 | #445 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Independent | Independent |
| Type | All-through | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 4–19 | Ages 0–18 |
| Students | 844 | 818 |
| Pupils on roll | 844 | 818 |
| Free school meals | – | – |
| Capacity filled | 62.5% | 69.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 21.4 | 63.3 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 0% | 76.7% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 0% | 95.3% |
| EBacc average points | 1.34 | 5.51 |
| A level points per entry | 38.0 | 32.8 |
| town | Liverpool | Liverpool |
| region | North West | North West |
| Website | www.merchanttaylors.com/ | stmarys.ac/ |
The verdict
- •St. Mary's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (84.7 vs 17.9).
- •Merchant Taylors' Schools is the larger school with 844 students compared with 818.
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 St. Mary's College?
On the Success Index (England), St. Mary's College ranks higher (84.7 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 St. Mary's College?
About 518 m in a straight line, between Liverpool and Liverpool in North West.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merchant Taylors' Schools: 844. St. Mary's College: 818. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merchant Taylors' Schools and St. Mary's College rank in North West?
Merchant Taylors' Schools is 455th of 536 and St. Mary's College is 43rd of 536 among all-through schools in North West on the 2025 Success Index (England).