Tower House School
London · SW14 8LF
Tower House is a well-established boys' prep school in Richmond upon Thames, founded in 1931, offering day education from Reception to Year 8. The school emphasises a nurturing, individual-focused ethos with small class sizes and single-form entry, creating a tight-knit community where every boy is known and supported. With innovative curriculum, Forest School provision, and strong pastoral care, Tower House positions itself as a 'joyful' alternative to more pressurised prep education, preparing boys for leading senior schools across London.
- →Genuinely small class sizes and single-form entry ensuring individualised attention
- →Explicitly boy-focused pedagogy and understanding of male development
- →Forest School and outdoor learning embedded from Early Years
- →Relaxed, happy ethos positioned against overly academic pressure
- →Strong learning support and commitment to 'Opportunity for Every Boy' philosophy
Who thrives here
Boys who thrive in a nurturing, community-focused environment and who benefit from specialist pastoral support; those with varied learning profiles who need individualised teaching; families valuing wellbeing and breadth over academic intensity.
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Contact & visit
188 Sheen Lane, Richmond, East Sheen
London
SW14 8LF
Nearest stations
Frequently asked questions
What are the fees at Tower House School?
Day fees at Tower House School are approximately £19,500 per year (2024/25).
How do you get into Tower House School?
Tower House School admits pupils at 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+. Entry is assessed by Assessment Day, Interview. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Is Tower House School a boarding school?
Tower House School is a day school in London and does not offer boarding.
What is Tower House School's latest inspection rating?
ISI rated Tower House School “Excellent” (2023).
What parents say
Frequently praised
✓Genuinely small, nurturing community; boys feel known and valued
✓Strong understanding of boys' development and pastoral care
✓Happy, relaxed ethos without excessive academic pressure
✓Inclusive 'every boy matters' philosophy with good learning support
✓Innovative, creative curriculum; Forest School highly valued
Common concerns
!Not yet Ofsted inspected — limited independent verification of quality
!Fees and bursary provision not transparent online
!Senior school destinations and outcomes not prominently published
!Limited information on specific SEND provision and capacity