Merchant Taylors' School Catchment Area
Merchant Taylors' School is a other independent not applicable school in Northwood, Hertfordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 959 pupils, and a capacity of 1175 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.
11–18
Age range
959
Pupils
1,175
Capacity
82%
Fill rate
Merchant Taylors' School Catchment Area Information
Entry to Merchant Taylors' School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Hertfordshire may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.
The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Hertfordshire before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.
Find Hertfordshire catchment area documents →Merchant Taylors' School — School Information
- Full address
- Sandy Lodge, Northwood, Northwood, HA6 2HT
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- School type
- Other independent school
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Gender
- Boys
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- DfE URN
- 117616
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Frequently Asked Questions — Merchant Taylors' School
Is Merchant Taylors' School oversubscribed? ▾
Merchant Taylors' School has a capacity of 1175 places and currently has 959 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Hertfordshire.
What is the admissions policy for Merchant Taylors' School? ▾
Merchant Taylors' School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Hertfordshire publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.
What age range does Merchant Taylors' School cover? ▾
Merchant Taylors' School is a not applicable school in Northwood, Hertfordshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.