Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
URN: 136583 • Ashford TN24 9AL
Overview
- Name
- Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
- URN
- 136583
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- TOWERS SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 63.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Billings (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01233634171
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Faversham Road, Ashford TN24 9AL
Summary
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre, located in Ashford, Kent, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 1,559 pupils, out of a capacity of 1,625. The school is committed to fostering a belief in the potential of every student, providing a diverse and inclusive curriculum that prioritises both academic and personal growth. With a focus on the Performing Arts, Towers School aims to enhance students' appreciation for various art forms and cultural experiences, encouraging them to explore their creativity and self-expression.
The Performing Arts curriculum is designed to be knowledge-driven and engaging, offering students opportunities to participate in theatre productions and collaborate with industry professionals, including partnerships with renowned institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also promotes social mobility and cultural capital, allowing students to connect with the wider world beyond their immediate environment.
Towers School places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, ensuring that all students have access to enriching experiences that contribute to their overall development. The school actively encourages participation in extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership among students while cultivating essential skills such as discipline and teamwork.
The Performing Arts curriculum is designed to be knowledge-driven and engaging, offering students opportunities to participate in theatre productions and collaborate with industry professionals, including partnerships with renowned institutions like the Royal Shakespeare Company. This approach not only enriches the educational experience but also promotes social mobility and cultural capital, allowing students to connect with the wider world beyond their immediate environment.
Towers School places a strong emphasis on community and inclusivity, ensuring that all students have access to enriching experiences that contribute to their overall development. The school actively encourages participation in extracurricular activities, fostering a sense of belonging and ownership among students while cultivating essential skills such as discipline and teamwork.
Useful links
- Greenhouse School Websites (other)
- Homework / Prep (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Kent
- Age range
- 11 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- TOWERS SCHOOL ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1625
- Pupils
- 1559
- Boys
- 720
- Girls
- 839
- FSM %
- 28.50
- Open date
- 2011-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-01-23
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Kent
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1559 | 720 | 839 | 1625 | 28.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1529 | 689 | 840 | 1625 | 25.60 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1395 | 652 | 743 | 1625 | 24.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1395 | 652 | 743 | 1625 | 24.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1291 | 616 | 675 | 1625 | 22.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1157 | 572 | 585 | 1625 | 16.70 |
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