Category Archives: Girls Sixth Form News
Welcome Mr Philip Dearden: New Head of Merchant Taylors’ Schools
It is with great pleasure that we announce the appointment of Mr Philip Dearden as the new Head of Merchant Taylors’ Schools. Philip brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished career in education, both in the UK and overseas.
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Merchant Taylors’ RAF Cadets Achieve Second Place in National Finals
Merchant Taylors’ is thrilled to announce a remarkable achievement by our RAF Cadets, who secured an impressive second place in the National Royal Air Squadron Trophy Finals recently. This outstanding accomplishment is a testament to their dedication, skill, and teamwork.
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Merchant Taylors’ Celebrates Cadet Achievements at Inspection Day
On Friday 28 March, Merchant Taylors’ School proudly hosted its 2025 Combined Cadet Force (CCF) Inspection Day. The event showcased what is one of the largest CCF contingents in the North, which celebrated its centenary in 2015. With nearly 250
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Oxford Calls for Sixth Form Duo
Two pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Sixth Form are celebrating after receiving offers from Oxford University. Poppy and Lara are looking forward to reading History and Classics, respectively. Their hard work and dedication have truly paid off, and we are immensely
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CCF Cadets Take Part In Remembrance Service
On Remembrance Sunday, our Combined Cadet Force (CCF) cadets proudly participated in the Remembrance Parade and Service at the Five Lamps, Waterloo. The event saw local veterans, cadet forces, and community organisations gather outside the Town Hall. They paraded along
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Students Celebrate A Level Success Across Merchant Taylors’ Sixth Form
Sixth Form students at Merchant Taylors’ are celebrating a year of excellent A Level results. An impressive 32% of grades were recorded at A*-A, while nearly two-thirds of all grades attained fell within the A*-B range. Six students demonstrated excellent
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Amabile in national choir final
Our wonderful Amabile choir has reached the final of GSA Choir of the Year competition. They are one of six senior finalists who will travel to the Grand Final at Warwick Hall in Warwick on Sunday 12 March. In front
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Cambridge calls for Sixth Form quartet
Four pupils at Merchant Taylors’ Sixth Form are celebrating after receiving offers from Cambridge University. Sophie and Lydia are looking forward to reading English and Music respectively, while Hemanth and Will intend to continue their respective studies in Natural Sciences
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Frank Cottrell-Boyce Visit
On Monday 21 February, we were delighted to be joined by Frank Cottrell-Boyce as he visited Merchant Taylors’, giving pupils and teachers an insight into his life as an author and sharing inspiring stories of his own school-days. Frank is
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Diversity and Inclusion Week
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive atmosphere and as such, last week we celebrated Diversity and Inclusion week at Merchant Taylors’ with a host of different themed activities taking place. Throughout the week pupils enjoyed taking part
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