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Merchant Taylors' School

Other independent school · Ages 11–18 · 1,051 pupils · Northwood, Northwood

The council’s dates, for reference

Merchant Taylors' School sets its own term dates. These are Hertfordshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.

Term dates 2026 / 27

Checked 31 August 2026
Term
Autumn term
Tuesday, 1 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
109 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Monday, 21 December 2026 to Friday, 1 January 2027
12 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Friday, 9 April 2027
15 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Thursday, 22 July 2027
102 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Friday, 23 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
40 days

Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.

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About Merchant Taylors' School

Merchant Taylors' School is a school for ages 11 to 18 in Northwood, Hertfordshire, with 1,051 pupils.

TypeOther independent school
Pupils1,051 of 1,175 places
AdmitsBoys
Sixth formHas a sixth form
Opened1 January 1927
URN117616

From Get Information about Schools, as at 31 August 2026.

Nearby schools

Children at more than one school? These are the closest.

Eastbury Farm Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Willow Tree Primary School
0.7 mi · Primary
Westfield Academy
0.9 mi · Secondary
Ascot Road Primary School
1.1 mi · Primary

Where it is

Sandy Lodge
Northwood
Northwood
HA6 2HT

01923820644

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