FAQs

Not at all. We are extremely proud of our excellent academic record but place a huge emphasis on ensuring that our pupils also achieve their potential in music, arts and sports. In addition to specialist teaching in these areas, each day offers a variety of exciting, fun clubs and activities. Additionally, learning is supported by regular trips. Please see the Extracurricular section for further details.

Yes, we have a dedicated, full-time SENCo who provides advice to parents and 'hands on' support to pupils who have Special Educational Needs and Disabilities.

However, while we will use our best endeavours to do all we can to support the needs of those children with SEND, we are not a specialist SEND school and are limited by our setting and the general topography of our facilities.

Parents should recognise that the school day and the demands placed on each boy are notable. It is important for a boy’s sense of confidence and achievement that he can contribute fully to the life of the school.

Decisions on whether or not Tower House School is the best fit for a child are always made by parents and the school working together. We will always view all applications equally.

As an independent school we are not bound by it, but our own curriculum is based on it. Many of its requirements were in any case being taught in independent schools long before it came into being. Our curriculum is governed by the requirements of ISEB (Independent Schools Examinations Board) which is responsible for setting Common Entrance exams.

Tower House is renowned for its sporting prowess with all of our boys being given the opportunity to represent the school against the leading teams in South West London. We regularly beat schools twice or even three times our size – these levels of success are achieved through bespoke coaching at our extensive off site sports facilities at the Wimbledon Qualifying Community Sports Centre (formerly known as the Bank of England Sports Centre).

The main three sports in games are football, rugby and cricket, however we also offer hockey, basketball, handball, gymnastics, health related fitness, cross-country, athletics, strength and conditioning as well as physical literacy. All boys from Year 4 to Year 8 will represent the school in rugby, cricket and football throughout their time at Tower House.  Boys in year 3 begin with a  few football matches against other schools. 

Although we enjoy winning it is playing the game well which matters most. Participation for all is important and every boy will represent the school in a range of sports during their time at our School.

Tower House operates Before School Care (BSC) from 07.30am and After School Care (ASC) until 18.00pm. Both BSC and ASC attract an additional charge.

The school runs a very large number of extra-curricular activities – all planned with boys in mind. For some boys, their personal strength may often lie outside of the academic curriculum and it is important that these are recognised to the greatest extent possible within the structure of the school. Please see the School Life section of our website for further details.

Music, Art and Drama are very strong at Tower House, both in the number of boys who pursue these subjects and the standard that they achieve in each. 

More importantly though is the importance that is attached to each of these disciplines.  Boys who excel or enjoy these subjects are recognised equally throughout the school and their achievements valued highly.

Every boy participates in each of these disciplines as part of his routine, and those wishing to excel can further their experience through clubs or private tuition with our peripatetic staff. Please see the School Life section of our website for further details.

11- 13 years is a time of physical and emotional change for most children – especially boys. We help to make this easier for our pupils by being in a familiar, secure environment. During this time pupils have the opportunity to take on additional responsibilities including Head Boy, School Ambassador, Prefectships and other leadership roles in Music, The Arts and Sport. “Seniors” have their own common room and have the opportunity to take part in a range of exciting trips, activities and events exclusively for Year 7 and 8 pupils.

Tower House feeds a large number of senior schools and has excellent links with many of the leading schools in England. Our Headmaster works closely with parents, discussing the many routes available and offering advice and guidance. Lessons are given to support pupils taking entrance and scholarship examinations. Pupils are fully prepared for transfer to senior schools. Please see the Leaver’s Destinations page in the Admissions section of our website for a list of some of the schools to which Tower House pupils transfer.