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An independent day school for boys, aged 11 to 18 | A London School in the Country
Merchant Taylors' School is an 11–18 boys public day school, founded in 1561 in London. The school has occupied various campuses over its lifetime. From 1933, it has been located at Sandy Lodge, a 285 acres (115 ha) site close to Northwood in the Three Rivers district of Hertfordshire.
One School, One Community, One Vision Discover more about our move to Co-Education From September 2025 Merchant Taylors' School will be co-educational for all pupils aged 4-18.
We welcome boys from a range of independent and state primary schools from London, Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire. We also have a smaller intake to join our Sixth Form at 16+. Merchant Taylors’ is an academically selective, high-achieving school.
Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood. An independent school for boys aged from 11 to 18. Local authority: Hertfordshire.
We achieve outstanding results by emphasizing encouragement and inspiration. The most recent Inspection Report on the School, delivered in the spring of 2014, described the education we provide as ‘exceptional’ and emphasized how our richer educational vision underpinned that achievement.
At Merchant Taylors’, we aim to develop well-educated, well-rounded and caring young men who will play a significant role in society. Alongside the rigorous academic curriculum, as an independent school we offer an abundance of opportunities for pupils to expand their horizons.
