Hydesville Tower School
Hydesville Tower School is an independent school in Walsall for pupils aged 2 to 16. It has a Christian religious character. It has 247 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Hydesville Tower School is Good, from an inspection in May 2012. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.7, and 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2012. GCSE results: 2026.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 2-16 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | 25 Broadway North Walsall W. Midlands WS1 2QG |
| Phone | 01922624374 |
| Reference Number | 104266 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 247 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 56.28%
Girls: 43.72% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Hydesville Tower School offers a solid education for children aged three to sixteen, showcasing good quality teaching and a well-rounded curriculum that caters to the diverse needs of its pupils. The school has successfully implemented recommendations from its previous inspection, ensuring a high standard of pupil behavior and robust safeguarding practices. Pupils exhibit outstanding attitudes towards learning, with their spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development being particularly strong, as evidenced by their active participation in school life and community activities.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 02 May 2012 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 02 May 2012 | Standard inspection: |
| 10 Feb 2009 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality education across all ages
- Outstanding pupil behavior and attitudes towards learning
- Robust leadership driving effective curriculum improvement
- High standards of academic attainment in assessments
- Strong personal, social, and health education integration
- Effective safeguarding and welfare provision
Areas for Improvement
- Variability in the quality of schemes of work
- Inconsistent use of assessment information in Early Years outdoors
- Insufficient subject knowledge in some areas affecting lesson quality
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 58.7 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 75.9% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 89.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 9.7% of pupils at Hydesville Tower School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Hydesville Tower School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Hydesville Tower School is Good, from an inspection in May 2012.
When was Hydesville Tower School last inspected by Ofsted?
Hydesville Tower School was last inspected in May 2012.
How many pupils does Hydesville Tower School have?
Hydesville Tower School has 247 pupils on roll.
What age range does Hydesville Tower School cover?
Hydesville Tower School for pupils aged 2 to 16.
What are Hydesville Tower School's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 58.7, and 76% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Hydesville Tower School?
Hydesville Tower School is at 25, Broadway North, Walsall, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG.