Towers Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Osborne Road Hornchurch Essex RM11 1HP |
| Reference Number | 102309 |
Towers Infant School is a highly effective school that has been judged to be operating at a strong standard across every area of its work. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities and those who are disadvantaged, achieve highly from their earliest years. The school's ambitious curriculum, meticulous early years provision and sharp focus on early reading, writing and mathematics ensure that children build secure foundations and are very well prepared for the next stage of their education. Attendance is high, behaviour is calm and respectful, and pupils feel safe and valued within a highly inclusive culture.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 309 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.87%
Girls: 51.13% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 15.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 31.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 46 | 44 | 90 |
| 2 | 47 | 42 | 89 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 50.8% |
| Unclassified | 8.1% |
| Indian | 7.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 7.8% |
| White, Other | 5.5% |
| White & Asian | 4.2% |
| Pakistani | 4.2% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.3% |
| Caribbean | 1.3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Strong standard |
| > Leadership & Governance | Strong standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Strong standard |
| > Achievement | Strong standard |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Strong standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Strong standard |
| > Inclusion | Strong standard |
| > Early Years | Strong standard |
| Last Report Date | 12 May 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 May 2026 | School inspection |
| 25 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 01 Mar 2016 | Full inspection |
| 28 Mar 2014 | Interim assessment |
| 04 Jul 2011 | Full inspection |
| 27 Sep 2007 | Full inspection |
| 01 Oct 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils achieve highly, including those with SEND and disadvantaged pupils, and are well prepared for the next stage of education
- Early years provision is ambitious, caring and meticulously designed, giving children a strong start
- Phonics outcomes are consistently above the national average
- The curriculum is ambitious, well sequenced and regularly refined through rigorous evaluation
- Teachers have strong subject expertise and give precise feedback that helps pupils progress
- Attendance is high, with vulnerable groups attending well and secure systems to spot issues early
- Pupils behave well, demonstrate the school values and build warm, respectful relationships
- The school has a highly inclusive culture where pupils with SEND are fully supported to access the curriculum
- Personal development is carefully designed, widening pupils' experiences and building confidence and resilience
- Leadership and governance are robust, with leaders and governors focused on continuous improvement
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with an open culture of safeguarding throughout the school
- Parents and carers are positive about the school and the care and education it provides
2026 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 61 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 60 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 4 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Towers Junior School
Windsor Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1PD |
0.07 miles |
|
Squirrels Heath Primary School
Salisbury Road, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5TP |
0.6 miles |
|
Langtons Infant School & Nursery
Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3SD |
0.61 miles |
|
Langtons Junior Academy
Westland Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3SD |
0.61 miles |
|
Hylands Primary School
Granger Way, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RU |
0.64 miles |
|
St Mary's Catholic Primary School
Hornchurch Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4TL |
0.73 miles |
|
Harrow Lodge Primary School
Rainsford Way, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4BP |
0.97 miles |
|
Benhurst Primary School
Benhurst Avenue, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4QS |
1.07 miles |
|
St Mary's Hare Park School
South Drive, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HH |
1.12 miles |
|
Ardleigh Green Junior School
Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2SP |
1.14 miles |
|
Ardleigh Green Infant School
Ardleigh Green Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 2SP |
1.14 miles |
|
Nelmes Primary School
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3BX |
1.17 miles |
|
Bep Academy
62-64 Western Road, Romford, RM1 3LP |
1.2 miles |
|
Hacton Primary School
Chepstow Avenue, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6AU |
1.24 miles |
|
Gidea Park Primary School
Lodge Avenue, Gidea Park, Romford, Essex, RM2 5AJ |
1.26 miles |
|
Gidea Park Preparatory School and Nursery
2 Balgores Lane, Romford, RM2 5JR |
1.26 miles |
|
Suttons Primary School
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 6RP |
1.34 miles |
|
Elm Park Primary School
South End Road, Elm Park, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 5UA |
1.4 miles |
|
Concordia Academy
Union Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 0HG |
1.49 miles |
|
Harold Wood Primary School
Recreation Avenue, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TH |
1.52 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
The Bridge
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
0.59 miles |
|
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM1 2RR |
0.6 miles |
|
Hornchurch High School
Broadstone Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4AJ |
0.87 miles |
|
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
Abbs Cross Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM12 4YB |
1.12 miles |
|
The Royal Liberty School
Upper Brentwood Road, Romford, Essex, RM2 6HJ |
1.13 miles |
|
The Campion School
Wingletye Lane, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3BX |
1.24 miles |
|
Sanders Draper
Suttons Lane, Hornchurch, RM12 6RT |
1.35 miles |
|
Emerson Park Academy
Wych Elm Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 3AD |
1.36 miles |
|
Redden Court School
Cotswold Road, Harold Wood, Romford, Essex, RM3 0TS |
1.47 miles |
|
Sacred Heart of Mary Girls' School
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2QR |
1.62 miles |
|
Barking and Dagenham College
DAGENHAM ROAD, RUSH GREEN, ROMFORD, ESSEX, RM7 0XU |
1.71 miles |
|
Lime Academy Ravensbourne
Neave Crescent, Faringdon Avenue, Harold Hill, Romford, Essex, RM3 8HN |
1.8 miles |
|
Marshalls Park Academy
Pettits Lane, Romford, Essex, RM1 4EH |
1.86 miles |
|
Hall Mead School
Marlborough Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 1SF |
2.18 miles |
|
The Coopers' Company and Coborn School
St Mary's Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3HS |
2.28 miles |
|
Gaynes School
Brackendale Gardens, Upminster, Essex, RM14 3UX |
2.36 miles |
|
Brook Sixth Form and Academy
Yew Tree Avenue, Rainham Road South, Dagenham, RM10 7FN |
2.36 miles |
|
Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
2.4 miles |
|
Corbets Tey School
Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YQ |
2.46 miles |
|
St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX |
2.47 miles |