About the school
Merchant Taylors’ is an independent school in Crosby for boys and girls aged 4 to 18, with Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. For Year 7 entry, applicants sit a computer-based Cognitive Abilities Test, and the top 25% are invited to an Academic Scholarship Day with further assessments in English and Maths.
| School type | Independent (fee-paying) · Co-educational |
|---|---|
| Age range | 4-18 |
| Sixth form | Yes |
| Fees | Seniors £6,218 per term; Sixth Form £6,218 per term. |
📅 Open days: Senior & Prep Open Morning: Saturday 26th September 2026, 9:30am to 12:30pm.
Entrance exam
| Exam board / format | Format to confirm |
|---|---|
| Delivery | Computer-based |
| Subjects tested | Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, Quantitative Reasoning |
📄 Free Merchant Taylors' Schools practice papers (PDF)
Admissions & catchment
| Catchment | Open to all — no catchment requirement |
|---|---|
| Detail | The school describes itself as an independent school and says its bus service covers a wide catchment area ranging from Warrington, Widnes, Wigan and South Liverpool to Parbold, Ormskirk, Formby and Southport. |
Key dates
| Registration opens | To be confirmed |
|---|---|
| Registration deadline | To be confirmed |
| Typical exam date | To be confirmed |
Year 7 applicants sit a computer-based Cognitive Abilities Test in early November. The school is holding a Senior & Prep Open Morning on 2026-09-26 from 9:30am to 12:30pm.