Tower College, Prescot

In its own words: "Welcome to Tower College - a leading independent day school for boys and girls aged 3 to 16, situated in the picturesque village of Rainhill, near St. Helens in Merseyside. For over 75 years, we have provided an exceptional education within a supportive and values-led environment."

From the headteacher's welcome: "This is something I have told new pupils and families many times. It is not something that I say glibly. It is based on the many conversations that I have had with past pupils who say that Tower College has made a real difference to their lives."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include dance, cooking and philosophy.

The school runs a breakfast club and after-school care.

The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for Tower College can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.

In 2026, 50 pupils (17.9%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.

The nearest railway station is Rainhill Rail Station, about 0.8 miles away in a straight line.

4 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Stonecross Drive (opposite), 130 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Tower College stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 42 crimes within a mile of the school, most often criminal damage and arson, anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences. That is well below the typical figure around schools in St. Helens (144).