Merchant Taylors School
Also known as: Merchant Taylors School / St John's School
Provision of Schooling
Activities & Mission
Provision of Schooling
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 59% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 54% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £31,370,098 | £29,082,984 | £28,679,896 | £49,991,249 | £46,436,276 | 397 / 30 |
| 2023 | £29,184,437 | £26,721,245 | £26,417,603 | £46,701,876 | £43,544,122 | 374 / 36 |
| 2022 | £26,807,856 | £24,897,567 | £24,578,034 | £44,237,275 | £40,150,222 | 362 / 23 |
| 2021 | £26,033,496 | £23,446,867 | £23,220,096 | £43,239,379 | £39,086,644 | 363 / 27 |
| 2020 | £24,036,058 | £22,493,194 | £22,221,677 | £39,545,333 | £37,040,859 | 369 / 37 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Merchant Taylors School
What does Merchant Taylors School do?
Provision of Schooling
How much income did Merchant Taylors School report in 2024?
Merchant Taylors School reported total income of £31.37m and reported expenditure of £29.08m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Merchant Taylors School?
Merchant Taylors School has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Merchant Taylors School registered as a charity?
Merchant Taylors School was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 July 1997 as charity number 1063740. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Merchant Taylors School?
Merchant Taylors School is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew martin Cree. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Merchant Taylors School operate?
Merchant Taylors School operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Merchant Taylors School a registered charity?
Yes — Merchant Taylors School is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063740.
Details
Sandy Lodge Lane
NORTHWOOD
HA6 2HT
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Merchant Taylors School / St John's School
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated