Taylorian

NEWS

Change to Admissions

A t Merchant Taylors’ we understand that change is an essential part of growth. As we look towards the future, it is with careful consideration that we are adapting to meet the evolving needs of our pupils and their families. In response to increasing demand, Merchant Taylors’ School will no longer offer 13+ places but instead make an enlarged offer at 11+ (Third Form). Our previous practice was to make offers to fill approximately 75 Third Form places and a further 100 Fourth Form places. From February 2025 we will only make 11+ offers, sufficient to fill 140 places in the September. This change does not affect current offer holders for Fourth Form entry in 2025 and 2026, and we look forward to welcoming those pupils as planned. Whilst there will be a change in admissions, there will be no change to the small class sizes or tutor groups enjoyed by existing pupils; the long-term outcome will be a greater balance to numbers across the year groups. Merchant Taylors’ will continue to be a place where individuals thrive. There are many advantages to the initiative. Our pupils will benefit from a consistent academic experience from Third Form, as well as being able to participate in our outstanding musical, sporting and dramatic endeavours from an earlier age.