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Merchant Taylors Girls School
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Merchant Taylors Girls School
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- Sefton District L23 5SP
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Academic Progress: Performance at GCSE and A-level is above national average; curriculum supports progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Principles promote responsible, tolerant behavior among pupils.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Curriculum is modified for SEND and talented pupils, ensuring support and challenge.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching enables good progress with effective behavior management.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Bullying is prevented, health and safety standards met, strategic risk assessment in place.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Good behaviour is promoted; welfare safeguarded.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding and welfare arrangements are compliant with statutory guidance.
Outdoor Facilities: Suitable outdoor space is provided for physical education and play.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Effective leadership and management ensure standards are met and well-being is promoted.
Support for SEND: 145 pupils identified with SEND, with specialist help provided to 89 pupils.
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Merchant Taylors Girls School is a All-through, Girls school located in Merseyside, North West.
It has 656 students from age 4-18 yr.
Tuition fee 拢4,569 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Girls ages 11 to 18 may attend Merchant Taylors' Girls' School, an independent day school.
It is a top girls' school in the North West and is based in Crosby, Liverpool.
to continue to be one of the top academic institutions in the North West.
The best concepts from the past are combined with opportunities and a future-focused vision in Message from the Headmistress of Merchant Taylors' Girls' School.
For me, it's crucial that I serve as a positive role model for the entire school community, demonstrating what it means to be a learner leader and how to collaborate with others as a member of a larger team.
Everyone in our community is able to grow at their own speed, feels comfortable taking risks, and has the self-assurance to try out novel approaches to problem-solving.
It is a vibrant setting that values each girl's uniqueness and is definitely not a school that promotes a one-size-fits-all philosophy.
While I see that MTGS is eager to help your daughters reach their academic potential, I think it's crucial to acknowledge that this will only be possible by offering a larger perspective on what makes a "good" education.
Each girl can grow in intellectual curiosity, a genuine desire for lifelong learning, and receive a particularly individualised approach to her studies thanks to the range of our school's curricula.
By putting an emphasis on these factors, we can continue to develop young women who are autonomous, self-assured, and happy to represent us in the world.
This will be supported by your daughter's happiness and her capacity to feel at ease in her own skin as a result of the supportive and compassionate pastoral care offered by the school.
Given the types of issues that young people today confront in the world, this is of the utmost importance.
Visit the school if you want to see how enthusiastic our family is and how faithful to the Merchant Taylors' ethos we are.
Claire Tao is the headmistress.
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It is a top girls' school in the North West and is based in Crosby, Liverpool.
to continue to be one of the top academic institutions in the North West.
The best concepts from the past are combined with opportunities and a future-focused vision in Message from the Headmistress of Merchant Taylors' Girls' School.
For me, it's crucial that I serve as a positive role model for the entire school community, demonstrating what it means to be a learner leader and how to collaborate with others as a member of a larger team.
Everyone in our community is able to grow at their own speed, feels comfortable taking risks, and has the self-assurance to try out novel approaches to problem-solving.
It is a vibrant setting that values each girl's uniqueness and is definitely not a school that promotes a one-size-fits-all philosophy.
While I see that MTGS is eager to help your daughters reach their academic potential, I think it's crucial to acknowledge that this will only be possible by offering a larger perspective on what makes a "good" education.
Each girl can grow in intellectual curiosity, a genuine desire for lifelong learning, and receive a particularly individualised approach to her studies thanks to the range of our school's curricula.
By putting an emphasis on these factors, we can continue to develop young women who are autonomous, self-assured, and happy to represent us in the world.
This will be supported by your daughter's happiness and her capacity to feel at ease in her own skin as a result of the supportive and compassionate pastoral care offered by the school.
Given the types of issues that young people today confront in the world, this is of the utmost importance.
Visit the school if you want to see how enthusiastic our family is and how faithful to the Merchant Taylors' ethos we are.
Claire Tao is the headmistress.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | - | - |
| Age range | 4-18 | 4-19 |
| Gender | Girls | Girls |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 0% | 92% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 28.10% | 38.00% |
| Day Fees | 拢4,569 | 拢2,446 to 拢5,106 |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 51.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.69% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.07% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.03% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 6.86% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 12.14% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.63 | 2.58 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.14% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 117 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.86% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.05% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.43% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.48% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.1% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.38% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 50.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 2% | 28.78% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 3% | 42.52% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 24.81% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 10.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.56% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.65 | 2.9 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 91.05% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 85.57% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 46.81% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 21.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.14% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.81% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.76% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 53.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 23.81% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 40.42% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 23.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.46% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5 | 2.8 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.55% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.4% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.2% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5.3% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.55% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.3% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.7% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 55.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 27.12% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 42.28% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.76% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 8.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 13.08% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.37 | 2.95 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.75% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 121 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 64.05% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.05% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 29.6% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.4% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.6% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.7% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 56.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 24.08% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 38.88% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 12.84% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.24% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 75.63% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 57.31% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 30.06% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 5% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5.44% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.25% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.88 | 28.14 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.82 | 30.35 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.10% | 12.6% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 157 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 52.64% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 9% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 23.91% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.82% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.5 | 35.08 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.08 | 37.15 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 17.3% | 17.9% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 221 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.64% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.45% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 20.64% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 11.64% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 40.00 2 | 31.74 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.25 2 | 32.2 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 28.3% | 12.86% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 202 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | - | 56.82% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.18% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.91% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 9.64% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.40 | 30.8 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.89 | 31.54 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.0% | 13.06% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 4 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.2% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 6% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 4.5% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.44 | 26.63 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.73 | 29.43 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 21.7% | 11.57% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 36.1% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 8.1% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 19.5% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 3.9% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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