Hydesville Tower School review

25 Broadway North

Walsall

West Midlands

Walsall

WS1 2QG

01922 624374

Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council

Hydesville 5852d2e7 658e 44dd b014 2f873c69ee76

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Pupils

291

Ages

2 - 16

Gender

Mixed

Type

Other Independent

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NATIONAL AVG. 1.98

Independent inspection report

(12/5/16)

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76%

NATIONAL AVG. 39%

5 A*-C GCSEs (or equivalent) inc. English and maths

92%

NATIONAL AVG. 44%

GCSE grade C or better in
English and maths

59.8

Attainment 8 score
Results in 8 core subjects

NATIONAL AVERAGE 37.7

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Secondary Data 2016
Information for parents

Day

Boarding Type

£2,945
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£4,185

Day Fees Per Term

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NURSERY 3+

Co-educational nursery

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PREP

Preparatory school

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School Description

Hydesville Tower School is an independent day school for boys and girls aged three to 16 years. It is located in Walsall in the West Midlands. The proprietor has owned the school since March 2005, although it has been open since 1952. Although the school is not selective, prospective pupils undertake assessments to ensure their suitability before being offered a place. There are no pupils with a statement of special educational needs. The school is registered for 380 pupils. There are currently 291 pupils on roll aged three to 16 years. Provision for children aged three to five in the Early Years Foundation Stage is made in a Nursery class and two Reception classes. There are currently 40 children in the Early Years Foundation Stage, of whom 30 are in receipt of nursery education funding. The school provides before- and after-school care for its pupils. The school was previously inspected by Ofsted in March 2009. The school’s mission is, ‘to provide pupils with the academic, social and emotional skills necessary for them to become well-rounded and socially competent members of the world beyond Hydesville’.

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Last update: 24 July 2017

OUTSIDE LEARNING FUN

Year 4 pupils had fun at Woodlands Adventure activity centre where they took part in a range of outdoor activities including an assault course, zip wire, abseiling and archery.

The day was a great opportunity for the pupils to bond as a group and experience some of the activities that they will encounter on their upcoming residential trip.

Not only were the pupils able to conquer fears they also accomplished so much; tackling the day with great teamwork and learning the importance of supporting and cheering each other on.

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CELEBRATING NATIONAL STORYTELLING WEEK 2017

Year 2 children at Hydesville Tower School have been celebrating National Storytelling Week by bringing in their favourite stories from home along with our cuddly reading buddies. The children have shared our stories throughout the week, reading them as a class, with a friend and by themselves.

Meanwhile the Year 6 English class shared fairy tales with Year 2. It was a great success and the peer support was enjoyed by both years. There were some lovely moments where the Year 6 pupils were asking questions of the Year 2 pupils to check their understanding.

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OPEN DAYS 2017/18

Come along to one of our forthcoming open events to find out more about our School, meet staff and pupils and experience our vibrant atmosphere.

Every day is an open day at Hydesville and we host personal visits and private tours throughout the year to suit individual families. Do contact us if you want to look round sooner than the following dates and we will happily arrange this.

Call to book a Taster Day: 01922 624374 or [email protected]

All School Open Event
Saturday 23rd September 2017
10am until 12 noon

Senior School Open Event
Wednesday 18th October 2017
6.00pm until 8.00pm

Nursery Open House
Monday 16th October 2017
9.30am until 2.30pm

We also hold a number of Nursery Stay & Play sessions throughout the year for prospective Nursery children.
Click here to find out more about Stay & Play.

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“Hydesville Tower school walsall”

22 June 2015 AUTHOR: A Parent

My son is in year 4 and he is absolutely loving it at Hydesville Tower. All his teachers and everyone at school do their best to help your child to achieve his or her best. We have a small community room at Hydesville where the staff hold meetings with coffee mornings to find out if parents have any concerns and we are constantly given feedback on any changes or on new polices. The parents and their children are first priority at Hydesville and the service this school provides is excellent. Your child is treated with respect and given all the encouragement a person needs to prosper as an individual.

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Meet the Head: Mr Warren Honey

Mr Honey takes up his new post in September 2017, arriving from King Henry VIII School in Coventry where he was Deputy Head. He brings a wealth of experience to Hydesville having a strong track record as a teacher delivering exceptional academic outcomes and as a school leader taking a role in all aspects of school life. His professional experience in addition to teaching, includes a number of positions in two highly regarded HMC schools.

Who/what inspired you to become a teacher?

I first realised the impact a teacher could have on a group of pupils when Mr Clarke taught me Biology. His nickname – The Honey Monster – was derived from his imposing frame, and he had the ability to scare everyone with a single look. His sunflower stalk could reach anyone on the front two rows, but it was his manner to impart wisdom and understanding that kept everyone’s attention. In one year, he filled me with a love for the subject that was see me through to a degree and a subsequent desire to help others appreciate the beauty of the natural world.

What achievement are you most proud of as Head?

As a new Head, it is a bit early for me to have such an achievement. However, I plan to have some significant successes by the end of the first year!

What does a successful school look like to you?

It is one that pupils look forward to being in every day, because they know they are in a safe, nurturing environment, with every focus being on helping them to develop their strengths. It gives every child the chance to make progress in their learning, regardless of their starting ability, so they leave school each day confident that they have gained more knowledge and understanding. It provides opportunities for children to develop their skills and interests, by providing a varied and exciting extra-curricular and enrichment programme. And it works with parents, to make a real difference in the life of their child.

What is the most important quality you want every child to have when they leave your school? And why?

Determination. Life can be demanding, challenging and throw obstacles in our way. Learning can be difficult, exacting and interrupted by maturational landmarks and/or external factors. Despite all these pitfalls, people are expected to rise through the turmoil, achieve their best and be successful. A key feature in such people is their determination. This is more significant than intellectual ability in determining exam outcomes. It is also more significant than personality in determining the emotional health of a person. Thus, our children should leave Hydesville Tower School with a sense of determination, and an appreciation that they have the qualities to succeed throughout their life.

Please give 5 words to describe the ethos of your school.

Purposeful; community; determination; friendly; genuine.

Catchment information

This school is independently managed and its admission criteria may be selective. There is no set catchment area as pupils are admitted from a wide variety of postcodes and, in the case of boarding schools, from outside the UK. Contact the school directly or visit their website for more information on Admissions Policy and Procedures.

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