Welcome to Hydesville Tower School
Academic Excellence at Every Stage — From Nursery to GCSE Success
At Hydesville Tower School, academic achievement is at the heart of everything we do. From our exceptional Early Years provision through to outstanding GCSE results, we support and challenge every pupil to reach their full potential.
Proven 11+ Success, Year After Year
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Our pupils consistently secure places at the top grammar schools across the West Midlands.
In the 2024/2025 academic year, 90% of our Year 6 pupils achieved a qualifying score for grammar school admission.
Leading GCSE Results in the Borough
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Hydesville pupils consistently achieve some of the best GCSE results in Walsall. Our senior school builds solid academic foundations through expert teaching and a personalised approach to learning—empowering every pupil to succeed. Year after year, our GCSE results speak for themselves, with over a third of pupils securing top grades (9–7), far exceeding national averages.
Inspection Report 2023
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
Meet our Headteacher
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
The Times Parent Power League Tables 2025
Hydesville Tower School was ranked in top 25 on The Times Parent Power League Tables for 2025. 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 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.
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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!
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It has been lovely to welcome lots of new children to Hydesville at the start of the term, and we hope all new (and returning) pupils have enjoyed the first full week back at school.
We are also excited to welcome two new teachers this academic year. Mr Evans in Prep School and Mr Berry, who is the Head of PE.
A huge Hydesville welcome to pupils and staff alike!
#inspire #achieve #empower #startofanadventure
Our new Head of PE, Mr Berry, has been extremely impressed with Year 7`s sporting potential this week when they took part in the Multistage Fitness Test, or bleep test as it’s sometimes called.
Over 50% of the year group reached level 5.4, the minimum fitness requirement to join the #Police Force, and 3 of them even surpassed level 8.8, which is required for the #Firebrigade!
#Congratulations to Vian, Mahan and Priya who all achieved a result in the excellent category, with levels 11.6, 9.4 and 12.0 respectively!
#inspire #achieve #empower
Tina in Year 8 created two beautiful oil #paintings during the #summer holidays.
One depicts a vibrant vase of tulips and the other a serene lakeside scene with swans framed by a tree.
Only one design can be entered into the upcoming #ISA Art Competition. Mrs Shaw has a tough decision to make!
#inspire #achieve #empower #AcademicExcellence
What did you #enjoy most during the #summer holidays? Drop a line in the comments to let us know. Our Year 3 teacher Mrs Majithia met the famous author, @afsteadmanauthor for the release of her final book in the series named ‘Skandar and the Unicorn Thief’. Sony Pictures is said to be making a #movie based on the story from the series. Mrs Majithia also met the television personality and author of Adventure of Rap Kid @mrmcgrammar .He even gave a shout out to Hydesville! #inspire #achieve #empower
Hydesville Tower Preschool offers the perfect environment for young children to make friends and become familiar with school. Our values to inspire, achieve and empower will put your child in prime position for Reception ahead of 2026.
With small class sizes and dedicated teaching staff we work to meet your child’s needs, by supporting their strengths and presenting opportunities to enhance their growing potential. 30 hours’ worth of Early Years Funding is available for eligible parents.
Limited places are available, please contact admissions on 01922 624 374 / admissions@hydesville.com for more information.
Please do also come and visit us at our open morning on Saturday 4th October https://www.hydesville.com/open-days-and-visits/
Our Year 1 journey has begun at Hydesville Tower with a splash of colour and a swirl of feelings! Using The Colour Monster as our guide, we’ve been learning how emotions can look, feel, and how different colours can represent them.
The children let their imaginations run wild — designing their own monsters on iPads, building cosy homes to keep them safe, and creating beautiful patterns to show how they were feeling about the start of the new year.
A joyful start to the year, full of curiosity, creativity, and self-expression 💫
#Year1Adventures #TheColourMonster #LearningThroughPlay #CreativeClassroom #HydesvilleTower #AcademicExcellence
Welcome to everyone who was in #school #today We hope you enjoyed the #first day of term. We’re looking forward to seeing our Year 8s and Year 11s tomorrow.
Welcome back to Hydesville Tower School! ✨
We’re delighted to welcome both new and returning pupils as we begin an exciting new academic year. This year is set to be filled with inspiring lessons, enriching activities, and plenty of opportunities to grow, achieve, and succeed.
At Hydesville, we’re proud to provide an exceptional education where academic excellence goes hand-in-hand with personal development and unforgettable experiences. Looking ahead, we are committed to ensuring every pupil is supported to reach their full potential and to make the most of the opportunities the year will bring.
We also take admissions throughout the year, so if you’re considering joining our school community, please contact our friendly Admissions Team:
📞 01922 748817
✉️ admissions@hydesville.com
#HydesvilleTowerSchool #BackToSchool #AcademicExcellence #NewBeginnings #SchoolCommunity #Admissions
An excellent location to learn
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.
Our Nursery provides an exceptional start for children from 2 years old
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)
We are proud to have the Millie’s Mark accreditation
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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An education as unique as your child
2½ - 4 yrs old
4 - 5 yrs old
5 - 7 yrs old
11 - 16 yrs old
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