Open Independent Boys

Merchant Taylors' School

Sandy Lodge, Northwood, HA6 2HT
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Merchant Taylors' School
Northwood, HA6 2HT
959 Pupils
1,175 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
— FSM %
959 Boys
— Girls
About Merchant Taylors' School

Merchant Taylors' School is an Independent schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in Hertfordshire, East of England. The school is boys-only and Open.

It has 959 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,175. Current headteacher: Simon Everson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Hertfordshire or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Other independent school
Type Group Independent schools
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District Three Rivers
Parliamentary Constituency South West Hertfordshire
Ward Moor Park & Eastbury
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Boys
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
SEN (Statutory / Non-stat) 2 / 154
Inspectorate ISI
Opened 01-01-1927
UKPRN 10016479
URN 117616
Data Last Updated 19-02-2026
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Merchant Taylors' Prep School
0.95 km • Rickmansworth
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Frequently Asked Questions
Merchant Taylors' School is a Other independent school (group: Independent schools) in Northwood, Hertfordshire.
Merchant Taylors' School has 959 pupils, with a capacity of 1,175.
Merchant Taylors' School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Merchant Taylors' School is: Selective.
The Headteacher at Merchant Taylors' School is Mr Simon Everson.
Merchant Taylors' School is at Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Northwood, HA6 2HT, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Merchant Taylors' School: Has a sixth form.
Merchant Taylors' School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Simon Everson
Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Northwood, HA6 2HT
01923820644
www.mtsn.org.uk/
Location
HA6 2HT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 117616
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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