Merchant Taylors' School is a boys’ independent day school in Northwood, Middlesex, with entry at 11+ and 13+. Here is how admissions work and how to prepare.
A strong, traditional boys' school with excellent pastoral care. Their entrance exam is well-balanced across English and Maths — they want bright boys who are also well-rounded and personable.
Merchant Taylors' School sets its own entrance assessments rather than using a shared national test. Depending on the entry point, these can include written papers in English and maths, reasoning tests, an interview or a group activity. Because the papers are the school’s own, practice should be matched to the style of questions it sets rather than to a generic test.
For 13+ entry (joining in Year 9), many schools assess children in Year 6 or Year 7, well before they start, so the timetable is worth checking early.
Dates and requirements change from year to year, so always check the latest details on the school’s website.
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Merchant Taylors' School has entry points at 11+ and 13+. 13+ entry means joining in Year 9.
The school’s own entrance assessments. The exact mix depends on the entry point, so check the school’s admissions page for your child’s year of entry.
Merchant Taylors' School is a day school.