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School profile
Verified 18 August 2026
Tower College is a private secondary-stage school in Prescot, Merseyside, with a published age range of 2-16.
Private school Co-ed Ages 2-16 No sixth form listed No boarders
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- ISI ?
- Standards met
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
Tower College
On this page
At a glance
Key facts
- Sector
- Private school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Application ?
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Boarding ?
- No boarders
- Route check
- Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
- ISI ?
- Standards met
Overview
Overview
Christian principles, academic ambition and personal integrity have shaped Tower College since Charles and Muriel Oxley founded it in 1948. The co-educational day route runs from age 2 to 16, and the values of Resilience, Integrity, Scholarship and Enrichment connect the early years with GCSE study.
Teaching begins in the early years and continues through the Middle and Upper School. National Curriculum elements are joined by English, mathematics, sciences, humanities, computing, languages, music, art, physical education and PSHE. Independent and collaborative problem-solving sit alongside academic work, giving the stated values practical meaning in lessons and relationships.
Pastoral care runs from Preschool through Year 11, with communication with families and support for wellbeing alongside expectations around respect, kindness, responsibility and integrity. Clubs, sports teams, performing arts, trips, visits and workshops extend the curriculum, tying enrichment to classroom learning rather than treating it as a separate programme.
Admission can take place at several stages, with Reception and Year 7 common entry points. Visits are followed by two taster days, informal assessment for younger pupils or an online assessment for Middle and Upper School applicants, then a school report and a place subject to availability and suitability. In April 2024, the relevant standards were met across the areas considered.
Key points
Key points
- Assessment route
- Applications are made directly to the school. Check the school's own admissions pages for registration dates, entrance assessment stages, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
- Places and demand
- Published Year 7 place numbers and applicant-per-place data are not included in GIAS for this private-school seed profile.
- Catchment
- Private-school eligibility is not controlled by the local-authority grammar catchment model; check boarding, day-pupil, transport and any sibling or faith rules on the school site.
- Results
- 76.5% grade 5+ in English and maths and 56.1 Attainment 8
GCSE benchmark
Latest 2024/25 KS4 measures compared with St. Helens and England.
School Local authority England
- Attainment 8
- 56.1
- Grade 5+ English and maths
- 76.5%
- EBacc APS
- 3.93
- EBacc entry
- 0%
Attainment 8 trend
Recent published Attainment 8 scores compared with St. Helens and England.
School Local authority England
School details
School details
- Sector
- Private school
- School type
- Other independent school
- Funding
- Independent fee-paying
- Application
- Apply direct to school
- Gender
- Mixed
- Age range
- 2-16
- Headteacher
- Ms Andrea Bingley
- Pupil roll
- 279 pupils
- Sixth form
- No
Location and contact
Location and contact
Address
- Address
- Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside
- Postcode
- L35 6NE
- Area
- St. Helens
School leadership
- Headteacher
- Ms Andrea Bingley
School contact
- School phone
- 01514264333
Admissions contact
- Admissions team
- Admissions
- Admissions phone
- 01514264333
Admissions
Admissions
- Application route
- Apply direct to school
- Age range
- 2-16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Boarding
- No boarders
- Day fees
- Check school fees page
- Scholarships and bursaries
- Check school site
- Entrance details
- Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Admissions note
- GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
GIAS confirms the school type and age range; fees, scholarships, bursaries and entrance assessments should be checked on the school's own website.
Independent schools do not use the local-authority grammar-school catchment model; check the school site for boarding, transport and eligibility rules.
Oversubscription and eligibility
Use the official admissions policy for the current priority order and eligibility rules.
Exam and test format
Exam and test format
Entrance route and assessment
Entrance assessment details are not part of the GIAS open data extract.
- Assessment route
- Apply direct to school
- Papers and stages
- 1 paper
- Format
- Mixed format
Papers and rounds
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Paper 1
Year 7 (11+) entrance examination (2026 entry cycle)
Sign up for one of our upcoming open days by clicking below: EYFS OPEN EVENING Thursday 24th September 2026 WHOLE SCHOOL Open Evening Thursday 1ST OCTOBER 2026 Y7 Entrance Exam Thursday 8th October 2026
Application
Application
Key dates
Get date reminders-
Year 7 entrance examination for 2027 entry
Thursday 8 October 2026
Route: 11+ / Year 7; entry year: 2027.
How to apply
- 1
Apply direct to the school
Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
Check school admissions
Results
Results
Attainment snapshot
- Attainment 8 ?
- 56.1 Attainment 8
- GCSE results
- 76.5% grade 4+ in English and maths
- Grade 5+ English and maths ?
- 76.5% grade 5+ in English and maths
- EBacc average point score ?
- 3.93 EBacc APS
Inspection
Inspection
Standards met
Latest inspection: 16 April 2024
- Leadership, management and governance
- Standards met
- Quality of education, training and recreation
- Standards met
- Physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
- Standards met
- Social and economic education and contribution to society
- Standards met
- Safeguarding
- Standards met
Quick summary
- Latest ISI report: Routine Inspections 2024 records an inspection beginning 16 April 2024. The report says the relevant standards were met.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
How does Tower College handle admissions?
Tower College handles applications directly. Check the school website for registration dates, entrance assessments, interviews, fees, scholarships and bursaries.
How do I apply to Tower College?
1. Apply direct to the school: Independent-school admissions are handled by the school rather than the local authority CAF.
When are the key dates for Tower College?
Year 7 entrance examination for 2027 entry: Thursday 8 October 2026
What does the latest inspection picture look like for Tower College?
Tower College is currently rated Standards met following the latest published inspection dated 16 April 2024.