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Tower College
Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 6NE, St. Helens
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
303
Capacity
675
Ages
2–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
45%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 56.1 and 77% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school demonstrates a solid academic performance. However, there is no entry for the EBacc, which may be a consideration for parents looking for a more traditional curriculum pathway. Overall, it presents a supportive environment for students aged 2-16, although limited published data restricts a fuller assessment of its strengths and weaknesses.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 56.1 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 77% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 65% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Location
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53.40676, -2.75943 · L35 6NE
School details
Local authoritySt. Helens
RegionNorth West
URN104837
School typeOther independent school
Websitetowercollege.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is Tower College rated by Ofsted?
Tower College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Tower College a good school?
Tower College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Tower College in GCSEs?
Tower College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 56.1. 77% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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