The Tower School
School summary
With just 59 pupils on roll, The Tower School sits at the small end of the independent sector, an Essex co-educational school where the size itself shapes the experience. A roll this compact means classes are intimate and few children pass through unnoticed, which tends to suit families who value close attention over the bustle of a large institution. The school has no religious affiliation and does not offer boarding, taking pupils from age 11. As an independent school, it is fee-paying and inspected by the ISI.
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Teaching & academics
Entry at age 11 includes an 11+ assessment, so prospective families should expect a selective admissions process. The very small roll allows teaching to be closely tailored to individual pupils, with little room for anyone to be overlooked.
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, mixed independent in Essex for families who want their child known as an individual rather than a number.
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The Tower School 11+: frequently asked questions
Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.