Merchant Taylors' Prep School
URN: 117651 • Rickmansworth WD3 1LW
Overview
- Name
- Merchant Taylors' Prep School
- URN
- 117651
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Boys
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 36.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Miles Chester (since 2025) , Head of School
- Telephone
- 01923825648
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Moor Farm, Rickmansworth WD3 1LW
Summary
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is an independent boys' school located in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, accommodating 365 pupils with a capacity of 370. The school is part of the Merchant Taylors' family of schools, offering a continuous educational journey for boys aged 3 to 18. The ethos of the school emphasizes a balanced education that combines academic rigor with a holistic approach, fostering not only academic success but also character development, creativity, and curiosity.
The curriculum at Merchant Taylors' Prep is designed to nurture essential learning attitudes such as curiosity, perseverance, independence, and collaboration. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular and sporting activities, ensuring that each boy is encouraged to explore his interests and develop as an individual. The commitment to unlocking each pupil's potential is central to the school's philosophy, with a focus on valuing every child.
The school prides itself on being a welcoming community where pupils, staff, and governors work together to strive for excellence. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and preparation for future educational challenges, Merchant Taylors' Prep aims to equip its students for success in their academic and personal lives.
The curriculum at Merchant Taylors' Prep is designed to nurture essential learning attitudes such as curiosity, perseverance, independence, and collaboration. The school provides a wide range of extracurricular and sporting activities, ensuring that each boy is encouraged to explore his interests and develop as an individual. The commitment to unlocking each pupil's potential is central to the school's philosophy, with a focus on valuing every child.
The school prides itself on being a welcoming community where pupils, staff, and governors work together to strive for excellence. With a strong emphasis on personal growth and preparation for future educational challenges, Merchant Taylors' Prep aims to equip its students for success in their academic and personal lives.
Useful links
- Our Governing Body (governance)
- Senior School (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Upcoming Events (calendar)
- Policies & Inspection Reports (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Admissions Journey (other)
- Welcome to Admissions (other)
- Term Dates (other)
- Privacy policy (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Royal Masonic School for Girls (45.1)
- Charlotte House Preparatory School (40.8)
- Chorleywood College (37.5)
- Shepherd Montessori School (37.5)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 13
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 370
- Pupils
- 365
- Boys
- 365
- Girls
- 0
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1922-01-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 365 | 365 | 0 | 370 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 373 | 373 | 0 | 370 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 368 | 368 | 0 | 370 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 368 | 368 | 0 | 370 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 368 | 368 | 0 | 370 | 0.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 364 | 364 | 0 | 370 | 0.00 |
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