Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Independent Day School | Boys
Selective independent boys' prep with confirmed 4+ and 7+ entry and a through-school link to Merchant Taylors'.
Exam type
Exam plus interview
Selection
Score led
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Key insight
Admissions reality
Official sources confirm assessment formats and some intake detail, but not applicant volumes, acceptance rates or cut-off scores.
Overview
What parents need to know first
Type
Independent Day School
Gender
Boys
Entry points
11+, 7+, 4+
Location
Decision summary
- Families wanting a boys' prep with academic selection and a broad through-school pathway.
- 4+ places are partly prioritised for Nursery children, and the school does not publish pass marks.
Child fit
Is this right for your child?
Academic intensity
HighPressure
MediumCreativity
LowerChild Fit Score
Best-fit school profile
68
Fit
Selective fit
Best match: Organised students who respond to clear expectations
Families wanting a boys' prep with academic selection and a broad through-school pathway.
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- 4+ places are partly prioritised for Nursery children, and the school does not publish pass marks.
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Alternatives
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