The Tower School

A other independent special school school in Essex. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Tower School.

, CM164BA Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

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Contact Information

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Source: GIAS
Address
33 High Street
Epping
, CM164BA

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
148422
Type
Other independent special school
Phase
Special
Address
33 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Capacity
62 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
51
Special Educational Needs
100.0% (51 pupils)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

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Class Size Information

Average Class Size
3 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
6
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
51 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Ask, Accept, Develop"

Diversity Inclusion Trust Partnership Respect Safety Nurture Pupil Voice

Head Teacher's Message

The Tower School is an independent specialist provision for neurodivergent young people aged 11-18, offering a tailored, inclusive education with EHCPs. The school emphasizes personal development, a calm therapeutic environment, and life-skill enrichment alongside academics, guided by the 'Ask, Accept, Develop' approach.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

Drama Club Life Skills with Pagoda Reading with Lantern Touch Typing Club Preparation for Adulthood – Lightroom London Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Facilities

Science Laboratory Food Technology Kitchen Immersion Room Sensory Relaxation Room Hall/Canteen Therapy Rooms Outdoor Multi-Use Games Area

Curriculum Highlights

English, Maths, Science, PSHE Life Skills (KS3) / Independent Living (KS4) / Preparation for Adulthood (KS5) Outdoor Learning Physical Education Careers Art Computing Topic Music Food Technology Option subjects at KS4/KS5 (e.g., Home Cooking Skills BTEC Levels 1 & 2, Music BTEC Award, Art and Design BTEC Award/Certificate, Sports BTEC Award, Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award, GCSEs in English Language and Combined Science, etc.) Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award

Wraparound Care

The inclusion team works alongside both internal and external multi-disciplinary teams to support and coordinate a wraparound approach.

Admissions Criteria

The Tower School accepts referrals for children and young people who are aged between 11 and 18 years, will have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), and will have a primary diagnosis of autism (ASC) or associated traits. They may have additional needs including sensory processing, speech, language and communication, social, emotional and mental health, anxiety, and/or specific learning difficulties such as Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Dyscalculia.

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