The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 77% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2012).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 57.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2012
- This is a Christian school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
57.5
13.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
71%
29.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
26%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
8% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 2–16
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Christian
Numbers
- Pupils
- 297
- Capacity
- 77%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Walsall
- Head
- Mrs Raj Samra
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksStandard inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
25, Broadway North, W. Midlands, WS1 2QG
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmChuckery Primary School
Primary · 402m away
Queen Mary's High School
Secondary · 440m away
Butts Primary School
Primary · 610m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 784m away
Walsall College
16 plus · 845m away
Blue Coat Church of England Academy
Secondary · 845m away
Blue Coat Church of England Aided Infant School
Primary · 958m away
Mayfield Preparatory School
Independent · 997m away
Questions parents ask
Is Hydesville Tower School a selective school?
No. Hydesville Tower School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Hydesville Tower School's Ofsted rating?
Hydesville Tower School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2012. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Hydesville Tower School?
Hydesville Tower School currently has 297 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Hydesville Tower School take?
Hydesville Tower School caters for pupils aged 2 to 16.
Where is Hydesville Tower School?
Hydesville Tower School is in WS1 2QG, in the Walsall local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Hydesville Tower School have a sixth form?
No, Hydesville Tower School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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