Merchant Taylors' Schools

Independent school · Sefton

Address	186 Liverpool Road, Crosby, Liverpool, L23 0QP
Ages	4–19
Pupils	844
Gender	Mixed
Boarding	No boarders
Phone	01519283308
Website	http://www.merchanttaylors.com/

Term dates

Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16

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2026-27

Term	Starts	Ends
Autumn 1	Fri 4 Sep 2026	Fri 16 Oct 2026
Autumn 2	Mon 2 Nov 2026	Wed 16 Dec 2026
Spring 1	Thu 7 Jan 2027	Fri 12 Feb 2027
Spring 2	Mon 22 Feb 2027	Wed 24 Mar 2027
Summer 1	Thu 15 Apr 2027	Fri 28 May 2027
Summer 2	Mon 7 Jun 2027	Tue 6 Jul 2027

Half terms given as holiday dates only; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. New pupil induction (Reception and Seniors) Thu 3 Sep 2026. Terms end with a noon finish.

2027-28

Term	Starts	Ends
Autumn 1	Mon 6 Sep 2027	Fri 15 Oct 2027
Autumn 2	Mon 1 Nov 2027	Fri 17 Dec 2027
Spring 1	Mon 10 Jan 2028	Fri 18 Feb 2028
Spring 2	Mon 28 Feb 2028	Fri 31 Mar 2028
Summer 1	Mon 24 Apr 2028	Fri 26 May 2028
Summer 2	Mon 5 Jun 2028	Thu 6 Jul 2028

Half terms given as holiday dates only; periods end the last weekday before and restart the first weekday after. New pupil induction (Reception and Seniors) Fri 3 Sep 2027.

Admissions

Entry points: Reception, Year 7, Sixth Form

Co-educational school for ages 4 to 18 across Prep, Senior and Sixth Form. Families decide on the entry point, complete the online admissions enquiry form and the admissions team follows up with entry-point details or to discuss mid-year entry. Families can book a visit or attend an Open Event.

Year 7 Entrance Assessment

Source: school admissions page

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.