Hydesville Tower School
URN: 104266 • WS1 2QG
Overview
- Name
- Hydesville Tower School
- URN
- 104266
- Type
- Other independent school
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Christian
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- Yes
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 45.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Raj Samra (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01922624374
- Website
- Visit Hydesville Tower School website
- Address
-
25, Broadway North, WS1 2QG
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Summary
Hydesville Tower School is an independent mixed school located in Walsall, catering to 297 pupils with a capacity of 385. The school emphasizes academic excellence from nursery through to GCSE, consistently achieving high results, particularly in the 11+ examinations and GCSEs. In the 2024/2025 academic year, 90% of Year 6 pupils qualified for grammar school admission, and the school ranks among the top in Walsall for GCSE performance.
The school adopts a holistic approach to education, prioritising both academic success and the emotional wellbeing of its students. Hydesville Tower fosters a supportive community with a strong family ethos, encouraging pupils to develop character and transferable skills essential for their future. Recent inspections have confirmed that the school meets and exceeds standards in various areas, including leadership, education quality, and safeguarding.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, Hydesville Tower offers extensive extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes, promoting a well-rounded education. The school is committed to nurturing a love for learning and preparing students for the challenges ahead, making it a valued choice for families in the area.
The school adopts a holistic approach to education, prioritising both academic success and the emotional wellbeing of its students. Hydesville Tower fosters a supportive community with a strong family ethos, encouraging pupils to develop character and transferable skills essential for their future. Recent inspections have confirmed that the school meets and exceeds standards in various areas, including leadership, education quality, and safeguarding.
In addition to a robust academic curriculum, Hydesville Tower offers extensive extracurricular activities and enrichment programmes, promoting a well-rounded education. The school is committed to nurturing a love for learning and preparing students for the challenges ahead, making it a valued choice for families in the area.
Useful links
- Senior School – Ages 11-16 (sen)
- Senior School Curriculum (sen)
- Uniform (sen)
- Modern slavery statement (download)
- Read the report (download)
- Admissions Process (other)
- Download our prospectus (other)
- Mid Year Admissions (other)
- School Policies (other)
- Term Dates (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Oakwood School (80.9)
- Castle School (75.8)
- Jane Lane School (63.8)
- New Leaf Centre (60.2)
- Phoenix Primary EBD School (60.2)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 2 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 385
- Pupils
- 297
- Boys
- 165
- Girls
- 132
- FSM %
- Open date
- 1958-02-26
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 297 | 165 | 132 | 385 | |
| 2024-09-11 | 302 | 167 | 135 | 385 | |
| 2023-09-11 | 307 | 177 | 130 | 385 | 0.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 307 | 177 | 130 | 385 | 0.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 285 | 171 | 114 | 385 | |
| 2020-09-11 | 288 | 171 | 117 | 385 |
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