Tower College
Prescot, St Helens, North West · L35 6NE
Tower College is a small independent school in Prescot that takes children right through from their earliest years to GCSE, with 11+ entry forming a natural step up at age 11. With just over 300 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where individual pupils are easily known. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school good across its provision, including pupils' personal development, and confirmed that it meets the regulatory standards. As a non-denominational, mixed school, it draws families looking for a close-knit alternative to larger schools in the area.
303
Pupils
good
ISI
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- Gender
- Mixed
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 0-16
- Pupils
- 303
- Location
- Prescot, St Helens, North West
- Website
- https://towercollege.com/
- Telephone
- 0151 426 4333
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Ms Andrea Bingley
Latest results
Attainment 8
56.1
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
65%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit comfortably above national benchmarks. The average Attainment 8 score of 56.1 outpaces the national figure of 46.9, and 65% of pupils secure grade 5 or above in English and Maths, well ahead of the 47% national average. Teaching is focused on GCSE qualifications, and the strong headline figures suggest pupils are well supported to achieve solid outcomes.
Sixth form
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- good
- ISI personal development
- good
- Last inspected
- 16 April 2024
The last word
A small, all-through independent where above-average GCSE results meet the personal attention only a compact school can offer.
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Tower College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Tower College located?
Tower College is located at Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NE.
What type of school is Tower College?
Tower College is an independent (fee-paying) school in North West.
How many pupils attend Tower College?
Tower College has approximately 303 pupils on roll.
What is Tower College's inspection rating?
Tower College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "good" at its inspection on 16 April 2024.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.