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 continues to excel as an outstanding educational institution where students thrive in a supportive and engaging environment. The school is characterized by its ambitious curriculum, high expectations from leaders, and exemplary pupil behavior. Pupils feel safe, valued, and are proud of their achievements, with parents expressing high satisfaction with the staff and overall school experience. This inspection is the first since the school was designated outstanding in March 2016, and the focus was to confirm this status post-COVID-19 pandemic. Overall, the school’s strong emphasis on reading and mathematics, combined with its commitment to personal development, plays a significant role in preparing pupils for future educational endeavors.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 314 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.73%
Girls: 51.27% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 4.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 30.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 29.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 47 | 44 | 91 |
| 2 | 41 | 49 | 90 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 51.6% |
| Indian | 8.3% |
| Unclassified | 7% |
| Mixed, Other | 6.1% |
| White, Other | 5.7% |
| White & Asian | 4.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.5% |
| Pakistani | 2.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.9% |
| Asian, Other | 1.9% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| African | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 25 Nov 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 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
- High expectations from leaders encourage pupil success.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum.
- Effective support for pupils with SEND.
- Strong focus on early reading and phonics.
- Positive and engaging classroom environments.
- Pupils exhibit exemplary behavior.
- Proactive personal, social, and health education curriculum.
- Strong partnerships with external agencies ensure pupil safety.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 50 | 6 |
| Third Preference | 60 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 5 | 1 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Eastbrook School
Dagenham Road, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 7UR |
2.4 miles |
|
Corbets Tey School
Harwood Hall Lane, Upminster, Essex, RM14 2YQ |
2.46 miles |
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St Edward's Church of England Academy
London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9NX |
2.47 miles |