Towers Junior School, Hornchurch
Towers Junior School is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Hornchurch. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in December 2015. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in November 2024 did not change this grade. Its 2025 Key Stage 2 results were the 8th-highest of the 13 schools in Hornchurch with published results, and 6,110th of 14,452 across England. It was 97% full in 2025.
- SATs results
- In line with England
- Ofsted
- Good (2015)
- Capacity
- 97% full
- Attendance
- In line with England
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Towers Junior School in detail
Results
In 2025, 81% of Year 6 pupils at Towers Junior School reached the expected standard in reading and 78% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 78% and 78% in Havering and 77% and 75% across England.
Results rose from 74% in reading and 68% in maths in 2024.
Getting a place at Towers Junior School
Across Havering, 91% of families were offered their first-choice primary school for 2026 entry, and 99% were offered one of the schools they named.
In 2026, families in Havering lodged 97 appeals against primary school offers; 75 reached a hearing and 1 succeeded (1.3% of those heard).
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other state primary schools to Towers Junior School are Towers Infant School (under 0.1 miles, Outstanding); Langtons Infant School & Nursery (0.6 miles, Good); Langtons Junior Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 73% reading, 73% maths); and Hylands Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 81% reading, 74% maths).
Towers Junior School's 2025 results were higher than all 2 of them.
Towers Infant SchoolLangtons Infant School & NurseryLangtons Junior AcademyHylands Primary School
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Towers Junior School (as of September 2025): 90% would recommend the school, 96% say their child is happy there and 65% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.
The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (96%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (65%).
Who goes there
9.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), according to the 2026 school census.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Emerson Park Station, about 620 metres away (roughly a 8-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Elmhurst Drive (->w), 280 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Towers Junior School stands in is among the 20% least deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Suspensions and exclusions
Towers Junior School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.
Secondary schools nearby
The secondary schools closest to Towers Junior School are The Frances Bardsley Academy for Girls (0.6 miles), Hornchurch High School (0.8 miles), Abbs Cross Academy and Arts College (1.1 miles) and The Royal Liberty School (1.2 miles).
The Frances Bardsley Academy for GirlsHornchurch High SchoolAbbs Cross Academy and Arts CollegeThe Royal Liberty School
Sources: DfE school performance data (averages: state mainstream schools); DfE school-level applications and offers; council admissions booklets; DfE appeals statistics; Ofsted Parent View; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Location
Our estimate from how close the nearest similar schools are and how oversubscribed the council's schools are. It is not a published boundary.
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 2 years agoThis judgement is from December 2015, 10 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's November 2024 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Your child will thrive in this happy, safe school where every pupil is known and valued. The school has an ambitious curriculum taught by knowledgeable teachers, and places wellbeing at the heart of everything - including a unique 'Timmy the Trouble Monitor' system where children can share worries anonymously. Learning extends beyond the classroom with enriching trips to places like the Science Museum and creative reading spaces throughout the school.
Key Strengths
- Reading is prioritised with creative spaces and regular library visits to foster love of learning
- Ambitious, well-designed curriculum with knowledge logically sequenced to build understanding over time
- Strong focus on pupil wellbeing with effective safeguarding and emotional support systems
- Positive behaviour and pupil motivation supported by well-established routines
- Pupils with SEND quickly identified and supported to access same learning as peers
Areas for Improvement
- Teachers should more consistently check pupils' understanding during lessons to identify and address misconceptions
- Some pupils develop gaps in learning when misconceptions are not caught early
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective. Pupils feel safe and confident staff will listen and help with any concerns.
Extracurricular Activities
Educational visits to Science Museum and Rainham Marshes, local library visits, reading ambassadors, science ambassadors, pupil-led wellbeing committee
Towers Junior School is a happy, safe environment where pupils thrive and enjoy learning. The school has maintained good standards with effective teaching, strong community values, and ambitious curriculum design across all subjects.
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, responses as at September 2025 - % who strongly agree or agree
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2024/25KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 74% to 81% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 68% to 78% (2024 to 2025). Writing has declined from 87% to 79% (2024 to 2025).
Class Sizes
29.9
Avg class size
29.9
KS2
11
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2025/26 academic year
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby primary schools
Keep up with Towers Junior School
Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
Free school transport
Check free transport to Towers Junior School from your postcode →
You apply to the council where you live. Towers Junior School is in Havering; for families living there:
Apply to Havering for free school transport. Its policy is on the council's website.
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 0
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
97%
Near capacity
348 pupils
360 places
12 spare places in 2025
2025, DfE school capacity data
Area Demand Pressure - Hornchurch
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Hornchurch
Across Havering council
Places available
3,373
Applications
3,066
Got 1st preference
91.5%
Got preferred school
98.6%
All primary applications across Havering council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(10)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
50
SEN Support
14
EHC Plans
17.9%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
358
Total Pupils
169
Boys
189
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
17
Teachers
21.1:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,764
Mean salary
2026 data
School Funding
£5,317
Per pupil
£1979k
Total funding
£58k
Pupil premium
2025-26 financial year allocations
Pupil Absence2024/25
4.8%
Overall absence
10.1%
Persistent absence
365
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Secondary Schools Nearby
Secondary schools pupils are likely to move to
Towers Junior School
Questions parents ask about Towers Junior School
What are SATs results like at Towers Junior School?
Of the pupils at Towers Junior School who took the 2025 Key Stage 2 assessments, 81% reached the expected standard in reading and 78% did so in maths.
What is Towers Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Towers Junior School's most recent Ofsted inspection, in November 2024, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in December 2015, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for Towers Junior School?
No fixed boundary. When Towers Junior School is oversubscribed, Havering allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
Is it hard to get a place at Towers Junior School?
Towers Junior School was close to full in 2025, at 97% of its capacity.
How big are the classes at Towers Junior School?
Classes at Towers Junior School average 29.9 pupils (2025/26). 5 classes have more than 30 pupils - infant classes are capped at 30 by law, with limited exceptions.
How many pupils go to Towers Junior School?
Towers Junior School has around 358 pupils on roll. 9% are eligible for free school meals.
What is attendance like at Towers Junior School?
4.8% of sessions were missed at Towers Junior School in 2024/25. 10.1% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Towers Junior School?
Apply through Havering's coordinated admissions process, naming Towers Junior School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Towers Junior School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 0 serious and 7 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 1 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Havering is 23.5 (the median across 92 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Towers Junior School?
Towers Junior School is at Windsor Road, Hornchurch, Essex, RM11 1PD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)