Merchant Taylors' Boys' School

Merchant Taylors’ has provided an excellent education to boys ever since its foundation in 1620.

This historic school is built upon a fine record of academic attainment underpinned by a broad range of co-curricular activities and a learning environment that values care and respect for others. It is a happy, vibrant place, full of energy and enthusiasm and brimming with aspiring and ambitious people who want to make the most of themselves and help those around them to do the same.

Boys are encouraged to develop their friendship groups, explore new areas of interest and broaden their personal horizons. A passionate, dedicated academic team helps boys to understand the potential they have within themselves how they can unlock that in ways that are bespoke to their own skills and needs.

The opportunities to grow extend way beyond the classroom and boys excel at all manner of enrichment and co-curricular pursuits, including the CCF (Combined Cadet Force), major drama productions, national maths competitions or sports such as rugby, cricket, football or hockey.

Headmaster

Mr David Wickes

Values and Vision

Merchant Taylors’ produces well-educated, well-rounded and caring young men who will play a significant role in society. They will become good men, good husbands and good fathers; they will be good team members as well as leaders; above all, they will seek to be a positive influence wherever they find themselves. We have high expectations of our boys, which we expect them to share.

Ambition, Character and Excellence are the cornerstones of Merchant Taylors' success. Ambition is the spark that sets students on a path to success, not only in an academic or professional setting, but in every challenge they face. We carefully help boys to develop their character as they progress through school, undertaking and learning from the various opportunities they are presented with. Excellence is the expectation we ask all of our young men to have for themselves.

ISI

“The high-quality, aspirational teaching ensures that the school is  highly successful in meeting its aim of educating pupils in the fullest sense. Academic attainment is above the national average and pupils’ attitudes to learning are excellent. Good specialist support is provided  for pupils with SEND. Pupils achieve significant success in a wide range of extra-curricular  activities.”

View Merchant Taylors’ Boys’ School’s latest Inspection report