Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire · WD3 1LW
Pupils
373
Day fees
£26k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Merchant Taylors' Prep is the preparatory feeder school to Merchant Taylors' Senior School in Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire. It provides a boys-only day education from age 3 to 13 in a warm, traditional-yet-progressive environment that balances academic rigour with holistic character development. The school emphasises intellectual curiosity, creativity, and individual potential within a community rooted in 400+ years of heritage but forward-facing in its approach to learning and technology.
- →Guaranteed pathway into highly-regarded Merchant Taylors' Senior School through continuous through-school education
- →Balanced approach combining academic excellence with wellbeing, creativity, and character development rather than pure exam pressure
- →Established boys' school culture with strong pastoral care, small cohorts, and focus on nurturing individual potential
Who thrives here
Bright, intellectually curious boys who thrive in a traditional but progressive environment and benefit from a long-term through-school journey. Suits families valuing holistic education, strong pastoral care, and a structured community with established senior progression.
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Contact & visit
Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road
Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire
WD3 1LW
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Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Merchant Taylors' Prep School?
Day fees at Merchant Taylors' Prep School are approximately £25,530 per year (2026/27).
How do you get into Merchant Taylors' Prep School?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by 11+ Selective Examination. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Merchant Taylors' Prep School a boarding school?
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is a day school in Rickmansworth and does not offer boarding.
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Strong, warm pastoral care and individual attention to boys' development and wellbeing
✓Balance of academic rigour with breadth—boys develop curiosity and love of learning rather than narrow exam focus
✓Rich co-curricular offer including sport, arts, outdoor learning, and residential experiences
✓Continuity and progression through guaranteed pathway to well-regarded senior school
Common concerns
!Limited public information on SEND provision and specialist support availability
!No Ofsted report yet; school historically inspected by ISI—current regulatory status under review