The short version
At capacity. Boys only.
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a boys-only school
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Selective intake
This school offers places by entrance exam. See how 11+ formats differ between schools — and which exam boards they use.
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–13
- Intake
- Boys
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 365
- Capacity
- 99%
- Admissions
- Selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miles Chester (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 1LW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMerchant Taylors' School
Independent · 947m away
Harvey Road Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Eastbury Farm Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Willow Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rickmansworth School
Secondary · 1.8km away
Malvern Way Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Anthony's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
St Martin's School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Merchant Taylors' Prep School a selective school?
Yes. Merchant Taylors' Prep School has a selective intake, which means places are offered based on performance in an entrance exam. Check the school's admissions page for the current exam format and registration deadlines.
How many pupils attend Merchant Taylors' Prep School?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School currently has 365 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Merchant Taylors' Prep School take?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School caters for pupils aged 3 to 13.
Where is Merchant Taylors' Prep School?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is in Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Merchant Taylors' Prep School have a sixth form?
No, Merchant Taylors' Prep School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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