Hydesville Tower School has been leading independent education in Walsall, for girls and boys aged 3 to 16, since 1952.
We successfully inspire children from our exceptional teaching Nursery to our nurturing Prep and hugely successful Senior schools. Small class sizes, excellent pastoral support and academic success sets us apart.
Explore our website to find out more about our special school and joining the Hydesville family.
In their September 2023 ISI inspection Hydesville Tower School met and surpassed standards in all five areas of assessment:
Leadership, management and governance
Quality of education, training and recreation
Pupils' physical and mental health and emotional wellbeing
Pupils' social and economic education and contribution to society
Safeguarding
Welcome to Hydesville Tower School; it is my privilege to be the Headteacher of such an exciting place of learning. As parents and carers, we all want the very best for our children. It is crucial that they are encouraged to fulfil their academic potential; but of equal importance is their preparation for the everchanging world beyond education, a world presenting both challenges and opportunities.
Here at Hydesville Tower School, we are a happy community in which everyone can do and be their best. We pride ourselves on providing a breath-taking array of opportunities, not only within our traditional academic curriculum but also throughout our extensive extra-curricular and enrichment programmes.
Raj Samra BSc (Hons)
Headteacher
Hydesville Tower School was ranked 9th in The Times Parent Power League Tables in 2024. We are incredibly proud of this achievement and to have had the exceptional work of our pupils and staff recognised in such a prestigious publication.
We were placed 9th in the ‘Top fee paying schools with no sixth form’ category. Only the top 1,600 schools across the country feature in the guide, which was compiled based on examination results - a huge accolade for us at Hydesville.
At our Open Events you will have the opportunity to visit our school and learn more about what a Hydesville Tower education looks like.
Please click below to register to attend our upcoming Open Event. We can’t wait to meet you!
It was a busy week for sport leading up to the half term break!
Pupils in Years 4 - 9 were put through their paces with preparation for the annual Hydesville Cross Country championships. Congratulations to Prep School winners James and Eva and to the Senior School winners Amar and Jia, who set a new school record. 🏃🏃🏽♀️🥇🎖🏀
We also held the Year 9 dodgeball competition….congratulations to the victorious Hatherton!
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Did you know we build preparation for 11+ success into our curriculum throughout our Prep School, with our experienced teachers delivering specific 11+ preparatory work to pupils from Year 2. This is why each year a significant number of pupils secure places at our local grammar schools.
Contact our Admissions Team on 01922 624374 or email admissions@hydesville.com if you are interested in your child benefiting from 11+ preparation in our Prep School.
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We are very excited to welcome staff and pupils back to Hydesville on Monday, and hope everyone has had a lovely half term break.
Over the holiday, Mr Dowler and his team have been busy putting together some very delicious menus for the remainder of this term. The menus are now on the school website.
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We`d like to wish a joyous and prosperous Diwali to everyone in the #Hydesvillefamily who are celebrating!
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We are proud to recognise our wonderful NHS employees by offering a 10% discount against fees in recognition of their contribution to the health and wellbeing of society.
Contact us to find out more: 01922 624374, admissions@hydesville.com
*Please note, this discount is available for new applications only.
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Our proven approach in Hydesville Nursery & Pre-School is to deliver a careful balance of structured learning and child-initiated free play, where children learn with enjoyment and challenge.
Our outdoor classroom offers a safe, secure and stimulating environment for our youngest children to learn through an array of challenging opportunities and age-appropriate fun activities.
This was certainly true last week when Nursery children had a very special Halloween themed party!
🎃 The mud kitchen was miraculously transformed into a pumpkin inspired exploratory area where the children used their imaginative skills to concoct their own potions and pumpkin inspired dishes.
🍁The Autumn discovery tray was an area for experimenting with textures and number recognition. Children were also introduced to autumn-based vocabulary.
The session was lots of fun with children behaving kindly to each other, sharing, taking turns and playing together whilst exploring the outdoor environment in a fun and exciting way!
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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Social Media and Comms Coordinator to join our fantastic team!
If you have a demonstrable success in delivering targeted communications campaigns, we want to hear from you. The role will involve playing a pivotal role in enhancing the school`s communications across various channels, including social media, newsletters, and publications.
This will involve managing social media accounts, creating engaging content, designing promotional materials, and supporting the production of school publications. You will also assist with recruitment events and contribute to the overall marketing strategy to attract prospective families.
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If this sounds like you, please get in touch!
Wishing everyone in the Hydesville family a very happy and relaxing half term holiday 🎃 👻
Our friendly admissions team is still here for you over the holidays for any enquiries about personal tours, taster days or a place in our Nursery or School.
Please call us on 01922 624374 or email admissions@hydesville.com for more information.
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Hydesville Tower School seamlessly blends historic charm with modern amenities. Our converted houses, some dating back to 1901, house classrooms, a dining room, and offices, featuring original Victorian details like stained glass windows and floor tiles. Despite our central location, we've maximised outdoor space with direct access to the nearby Walsall Arboretum.
Ongoing investments ensure top-notch facilities, including a recent transformation of our school hall into a fully functioning theatre. With wireless coverage throughout, technology is seamlessly integrated into every aspect of learning.
Specialist teaching in dance and PE (plus extra-curricular clubs in Art, drawing, ICT, Yoga & French)
Millie’s Mark for First Aid Excellence
Early Years Food for Life Award gives every child the best possible start to their food journey,
EYFS funding offered (15 & 30 hours)
Millie's Mark is awarded to childcare providers exceeding EYFS guidelines by having every Early Years staff member trained in paediatric first aid.
This ensures maximum child safety. This accolade requires 100% staff training and upholding first aid knowledge, offering parents peace of mind.
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