The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2011).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 75% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2011
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
75%
+13.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 38 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 418
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Head
- Miss Laura Ovenden (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fowler Road, Farnborough, Hampshire, GU14 0BW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSouthwood Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Cove Junior School
Primary · 1.3km away
Cove School
Secondary · 1.5km away
St Bernadette's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Peter's Church of England Aided Junior School
Primary · 1.6km away
Cove Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Oak Farm Community School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Manor Infant School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is Tower Hill Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Tower Hill Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Tower Hill Primary School?
Tower Hill Primary School currently has 418 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Tower Hill Primary School take?
Tower Hill Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Tower Hill Primary School?
Tower Hill Primary School is in Farnborough, GU14 0BW, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Tower Hill Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Tower Hill Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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