Towers Junior School, Hornchurch
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Towers Junior School creates a warm, inclusive environment where pupils thrive. Your child will benefit from above-average standards in key subjects, strong teaching that uses technology innovatively, and excellent pastoral care where behaviour and safety are prioritised. The school encourages leadership and creativity, helping pupils develop resilience and responsibility.
Key Strengths
- Standards are above average in reading, writing and mathematics
- Writing has improved significantly due to clear guidance on how to improve
- Pupils behave well, have positive attitudes to learning and feel safe in school
- Innovative use of technology to engage and interest pupils
- School is inclusive with focus on creativity supporting pupils' development
Areas for Improvement
- Not enough pupils making more-than-expected progress in reading and mathematics
- Teaching is inconsistent - most-able pupils not sufficiently challenged
- Weaker readers need more practice reading to adults in school
- Limited challenging texts available for most-able readers
- Pupils spend too long practising skills they have already mastered before moving to harder work
- Not enough feedback in marked mathematics books about how to improve
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective - pupils know the school's values, discrimination is not tolerated, bullying is not considered a problem, and pupils feel safe and supported by staff.
Extracurricular Activities
School council, digital leaders, play leaders, road safety officers
Towers Junior School requires improvement, though it is making progress. While standards are above average in reading, writing and mathematics, too few pupils are making more-than-expected progress, particularly in reading and mathematics.
At a Glance
9.2%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
83 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 81%. Maths has improved from 68% to 78%. Writing has declined from 87% to 79%.
Class Sizes
29.7
Avg class size
29.7
KS2
11
Total classes
2 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
99%
Near capacity
358 pupils
360 capacity
2 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Hornchurch
Admissions Demand - Havering
Places available
3,462
Applications
3,096
Got 1st preference
89.8%
Got preferred school
98.4%
Primary admissions across Havering (2025/26)
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.82188%
Overall absence
10.13699%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Towers Junior School
The Bridge
The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls
Hornchurch High School
OA - Havering
Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College
The Royal Liberty School
Sanders Draper
The Campion School
Emerson Park Academy
Redden Court School
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