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Towers Infant School

Community school · Hornchurch · RM11 1HP

Ages 2–7 · 309 pupils · Havering

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Ofsted

Strong standard

Overall absence

3.8%

Admissions demand

1.36 · Competitive

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Strong standard

Inspection date

2026-05-12

  • AchievementStrong standard
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence3.8%
Persistent absence (10%+)6.5%
Unauthorised0.6%
Authorised absence
3.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.0%
Enrolments in measure
185

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.36 · Competitive

1st preferences

120

Places offered

88

1st-preference offers

88

Total preferences (any rank)
370
Preferred offers (top 3)
88
Applications from outside LA
8
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill94%

309 pupils · 330 places

Pupils on roll
309
Boys / girls
151 / 158
School capacity
330
Capacity fill
309 / 330 (94%)
Free school meals
6.8%
FSM pupils
20
Gender
Mixed
School type
Community school

Age range

Ages 2–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Community school
Federation
The Federation of Towers Schools (Towers Junior School and Towers Infant School)
Headteacher
Ms Laura Blurton

Location

Address
Osborne Road
Postcode
RM11 1HP
Town
Hornchurch
County
Essex
Local authority
Havering
District
Havering
Constituency
Romford
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed community school (primary), Ages 2–7, in Hornchurch, Havering, 309 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery. Free school meals: 6.8%.

Open schools in Hornchurch
23
Primary schools in Hornchurch
16
Academies among open schools in Hornchurch
52% (12)
Open schools in RM11
11
Primary in RM11
7
Open schools in Havering LA
92
Primary in Havering LA
59

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in HornchurchNear RM11

  • Towers Junior School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Community school · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM11 1PD · Havering

    Ages 7–11

    • KS258%
    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM9.2%

    0.1 miles away

  • Squirrels Heath Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good (Improving) - S5 Next

    Community school · Primary

    Romford · RM2 5TP · Havering

    Ages 4–11

    • KS269%
    • Absence4.5%
    • FSM18.7%

    0.6 miles away

  • Langtons Infant School & Nursery

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM11 3SD · Havering

    Ages 3–7

    • Absence6.9%
    • FSM25.3%
    • Demand0.93

    0.6 miles away

  • Langtons Junior Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM11 3SD · Havering

    Ages 7–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM35.0%

    0.6 miles away

  • Hylands Primary School

    Ofsted: Improved significantly

    Community school · Primary

    Romford · RM1 2RU · Havering

    Ages 3–11

    • KS268%
    • Absence5.4%
    • FSM20.4%
    • Demand0.83

    0.6 miles away

  • St Mary's Catholic Primary School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM12 4TL · Havering

    Ages 4–11

    • KS260%
    • Absence3.9%
    • FSM8.0%
    • Demand0.97

    0.7 miles away

  • Harrow Lodge Primary School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM12 4BP · Havering

    Ages 4–11

    • KS267%
    • Absence5.1%
    • FSM25.2%
    • Demand1.32

    1.0 miles away

  • Benhurst Primary School

    Ofsted: Not judged

    Academy converter · Primary

    Hornchurch · RM12 4QS · Havering

    Ages 4–11

    • KS270%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM11.0%
    • Demand0.87

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Laura Blurton
Telephone
01708447407
Website
www.towersinfant.co.uk/

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