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Merchant Taylors' Prep School
Independent school · Hertfordshire
| Address | Moor Farm, Sandy Lodge Road, Rickmansworth, WD3 1LW |
|---|---|
| Ages | 3–11 |
| Pupils | 330 |
| Gender | Boys |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Religious character | Christian |
| Phone | 01923825648 |
| Website | https://www.mtpn.org.uk |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Wed 9 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Mon 2 Nov 2026 | Thu 17 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 7 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Tue 23 Feb 2027 | Wed 24 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Tue 8 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Mon 7 Sep 2026, Tue 8 Sep 2026, Wed 6 Jan 2027, Mon 22 Feb 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027, Mon 7 Jun 2027
INSET = staff training days (school closed to pupils). Term begins Wed 9 Sep for all years except Nursery, which starts Thu 10 Sep. Half terms are written Monday to Monday (15-22 Feb, 31 May-7 Jun) with the final Monday a staff training day, so second halves restart on the Tuesday. Bank holiday Mon 3 May (closed).
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.