Tower House School - UK Independent School, Paignton, Torbay

Exam Results

RESULTS IN THE SENIOR DEPARTMENT

Tower House School is by policy a non-selective school. Bearing this in mind, the recent results at GCSE have been exceptional. When the percentage of pupils at Tower House gaining 5 or more passes is compared to the national average the results are even more impressive (see table). The overall subject higher grade pass rates have regularly been over 80%.

A more revealing statistic, however is the recently included Value Added measure with reflects the progress made by pupils during their secondary education. At its inception the value for pupils' progress at Tower House between Key Stages 3 and 4 was the highest in Torbay and South Devon and amongst the highest in the West Country and placed the School at around the highest 15% nationally. Subsequently the measure has placed the School at this level when compared with all schools.

*% of 15 Year old pupils achieving 5+ (A-C) (and equivalent)**	2003	2004	2005	Recent figures changed from 5+ (A-C) to 5+ A-C) Including English & Maths	2007	2008	2009
Local Authority Average	52%	53%	53.1%		60.6%	62.1%	N/A
National Average	52.9%	53.7%	56.3%		60.9%	64.8%	N/A
Tower House School	80%	78%	89%		81%	79%	100%
*% of 15 Year old pupils achieving 5+ (A-C) (and equivalent) including English and Maths GCSEs**	2003	2004	2005		2007	2008	2009
Local Authority Average	N/A	N/A	N/A		50.3%	47.6%	50%
National Average	N/A	N/A	44.3%		46%	47.3%	47%
Tower House School	80%	78%	78%		76%	71%	73%

These results are impressive and are possible because of our learner centred philosophy and the hard work and support of staff, pupils and parents. In additional to outstanding academic achievements, Tower House School continues to offer a full range of extra curricular activities which are also important in helping pupils to succeed at Tower House.