'Tower House is a gem of a school. It’s small but mighty. Small class sizes, a brilliant Headmaster along with a good ethos made it a no brainer for us. I wanted my children to be somewhere where the focus was on developing good people as well as getting the best out of them academically.
For us it was the one form entry that influenced our final choice, not owned by a group, exam results and meeting the boys and staff in the open days we went to. The atmosphere was perfect.
During the admissions process we were well looked after and helped at each stage. It was a good transition.
Mr Orme really helped my oldest son in Year 8 - he was great at understanding when he was struggling emotionally.
The communication is excellent. From clarion, parent meetings, weekly newsletters and face to face daily “hello’s” it is great.
Having recently moved my eldest son to a senior school at 13 it made me realise exactly how much Tower House knew and knows my children. When there were wobbles the school helped to navigate those times with help and advice. The pastoral care is brilliant. Both my boys have felt at ease to talk to staff when needed.
The current climate in senior schools with places and expectations is hard for parents and Tower House did well at guiding us through that. My children were fully prepared for the exams in year 6 and Year 8.
When my children started at Tower House I made lifelong friends. This is due to the tireless work of FOTH and school events. I felt extremely welcome in the reception year and actually before we joined. There are some yearly events that parents old and new come along to. This is a huge part of what I will miss when my children have both moved on to senior school.
I feel very lucky to have been part of the Tower House community.'
'We chose the school because we felt the inclusive, small environment set Tower House apart from the rest. The school has a natural nurturing feel to it that was immediately apparent when we went to the Open House. The year 8 boys who led us around were well rounded - incredibly bright, open, well mannered and personable. The teachers were the same.
The factors that influenced our final choice were the small class sizes, and overwhelmingly welcoming feel that gave us the most confidence. It was clear to us that this was a school that wanted to help us raise kind, confident boys, not just scholastic powerhouses (though some of their pupils do go that route too!).
The admissions process was very easy. We registered our son at about 9 months so there was a spot for him!
The staff have all made a difference. The reception teachers Mrs Clark and Mrs Bolton are the perfect double act. Mrs Clark brings a level of gravitas to the classroom, helping the boys transition from nursery to a more structured class room environment. Mrs Bolton is a creative spirit. Their collective warmth is palpable. Mrs Rash - in year one - steps it all up another notch and completely inspires the children to lean into learning in a whole new way. And Mrs Hogan the junior school head leads with passion and kindness. She knows each boy not just by name, but understands their character and helps bring that out.
The school communications are pretty good. Sometimes I wish we had a bit more notice about Mufty days and extracurricular activities but all the big issues get covered swiftly and in a timely manner.
The team at Tower house get to know their pupils very well. When/if there is an issue it is tackled immediately and collectively. You get the real sense that the teachers are on the boys' sides.
The school is preparing my son brilliantly for the next stage of his education. I am blown away by my son's ability to revise and his willingness to do his homework. They are instilling a great worth ethic, which frankly is all we can ask for.
When I started on the school journey, I never expected to make friends with my son's friends parents. So it was rather a happy surprise to do just that. The Parent -Teacher association is brilliant. And not only do the year groups mingle, but the whole school socialises. Mothers with boy's years ahead of mine have become confidants and friends.
I think Tower House is the most perfect school and I am beyond thrilled that we found it. I don't know how the next place will ever live up to our experience.'