Merchant Taylors' Company
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The Merchant Taylors' Company is a historic Livery Company of the City of London that has evolved from a medieval trade guild into a major philanthropic and educational foundation. Operating under an ancient Royal Charter, it acts as the overarching parent organisation for several highly regarded independent schools across the country. The Company is deeply committed to the advancement of education, supporting its network of schools through dedicated charitable trusts, robust governance, and extensive funding programmes.
Associated Schools(3)
St John's School, Northwood is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 13. Catering for nursery, pre-prep, and prep stages, the school is situated on an extensive 30-acre site at Pinner Hill. Founded in 1920 by Mr Claude Norman, the school was originally established with just five pupils in a single classroom at St John's Church in Pinner before moving to its current location in 1970. The school's ethos emphasises developing well-rounded individuals by cultivating character, kindness, and integrity, alongside utilising its natural environment for outdoor learning and exploration.
Merchant Taylors' Prep School is an independent day school for boys aged 3 to 11, located on the historic Moor Farm site in Northwood, Hertfordshire. Set within a generous 20-acre green space with links to the Tudor period, the school provides a balanced academic curriculum alongside extensive sporting and extracurricular facilities. Operating as part of the Merchant Taylors' family of schools, it fosters a nurturing environment designed to develop well-rounded individuals through specialist teaching, modern computing integration, and dedicated outdoor and forest school learning.
Merchant Taylors' School is an independent day school for boys aged 11 to 18, catering to senior and sixth form pupils. Situated at Sandy Lodge in Northwood, the campus occupies 285 acres of grounds featuring parkland, lakes, and woodland areas. The school provides extensive sports facilities, including numerous cricket squares, an indoor swimming pool, and an astroturf pitch. Operating with an ethos that balances traditional education with modern innovation, it aims to develop well-rounded individuals through a broad academic curriculum and over 100 co-curricular clubs and societies.