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Tower College

Other independent school in Prescot (St. Helens).

Pupils
279
on roll
Ofsted
-
no graded judgement
Attendance rate
-
not published
Pupil : Teacher
-
not published
Eligible for free school meals
0.0%
school census 2024/25
SEN support
17.9%
2025/26
Capacity
41%
279 / 675 pupils
register figure (GIAS)
Teacher turnover
-
not published

Location

iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).

About

A Proud History, A Promising Future Welcome to Tower College – a leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 16, situated in the picturesque village of Rainhill, near St. Helens in Merseyside. For over 75 years, we have provided an exceptional education within a supportive and values-led environment.

Founded in 1948 by Charles and Muriel Oxley, Tower College remains true to its original purpose: to offer an inclusive education rooted in Christian principles, academic ambition and personal integrity. From its humble beginnings, the school has flourished into a thriving community where high standards and strong pastoral care go hand in hand.

You can explore our journey in more detail on Our History page. At Tower College, our ethos is shaped by timeless values that are woven into daily school life. We believe that education should inspire not only academic achievement but also resilience, kindness, respect and a strong moral compass. These values are not simply taught – they are lived by staff and pupils alike.

To understand more about the principles that guide our community, please visit Our Values .

In the school’s own words, from the school website.

Enrichment

25 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Athletics
  • Choir
  • Cricket
  • Cross Country
  • Dance
  • Dodgeball
  • Drama
  • Football
  • Gardening
  • Gymnastics
  • Lego
  • Mindfulness
  • Multi-Sports
  • Netball
  • Rounders
  • Rugby

and 9 more

Awards

3 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.
  • Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
  • RHS School GardeningRecognised award
  • Sing UpRecognised award

Key facts

URN
104837
Type
Other independent school
Phase
Not applicable
Ages
2 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Admissions
Selective
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Nursery
Has Nursery Classes
Local authority
St. Helens
Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Opened
1957

Governing body

No governance records are published for this school in the DfE data we hold. Independent schools, colleges and some other types do not appear in the governance returns.

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