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!
Bookings are now being taken for our October Half Term Fun Club - open to all Hydesville children in Pre-School to Year 2.
Places are limited so please book soon so as not to miss out. More details are on Cognita Connect.
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Prospective Hydesville children aged between 2 & 4 are invited to join us for a spooktacular pumpkin and Halloween inspired morning this Friday.
The event will take part in our outdoor classroom where children can let their imaginations run wild and join in the weird and wonderful activities!
Places are limited, so booking is essential. Please book via:
📧 admissions@hydesville.com
📞01922 624374
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If you have a child going into Year 7 next September, then do please come along to our Senior School Information Event on Thursday 17th October at 5pm.
This is the perfect opportunity to find out more about us, including our small class sizes, excellent GCSE results and outstanding pastoral care.
Contact us to find out more:
📞01922 624374
📧 admissions@hydesville.com
🌐www.hydesville.com
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🍂 Year 1 had an exciting outdoor adventure in the arboretum, exploring the early signs of autumn! 🌳 During their autumnal walk, they asked, "are all leaves the same?" and discovered they’re not! Through leaf rubbings and careful observations with microscopes, they even matched some leaves to their corresponding trees.
Such a fun and educational day amongst nature!
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If you are considering your child`s Senior School for September 2025, please come along to our Information Event on Thursday 17th October. During the evening we will explain more about our admissions process, as well as launch our Scholarship programme.
Please register to attend: 01922 624374, admissions@hydesville.com
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📚✨ We were thrilled to welcome renowned author and poet, Daniel Thompson, to Hydesville last week, inspiring our young writers as part of Poetry Week! 🎤✍️ Daniel led fun, interactive workshops for Years 1-6, sparking creativity and a love for poetry.
Our pupils also explored a variety of poets in English lessons, and the week ended with an amazing poetry performance featuring class winners! 🎉👏
Big shoutout to all pupils for their brilliant efforts in learning and performing poems in front of their peers!
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✨Last weekend we had the pleasure of opening our doors and welcoming prospective families to our All School Open Day! The energy was incredible as our pupils proudly showcased our amazing school and connected with visitors.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for this exciting celebration of our wonderful school community! 💙
Please check out our school website for information on our next open day or contact our friendly admissions team to arrange a personal tour:
🌐www.hydesville.com
📧admissions@hydesville.com
📞 01922 624374
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🌟 Global Be Well Day is one of our favourite days of the year! 🌟
This special day on the Cognita Schools` calendar reminds us to practice kindness, gratitude, and thoughtfulness, boosting our mental well-being.
The theme for this year was giving, with both staff and pupils dedicating their time to supporting the community. Over the summer, our pupils took on various challenges to give back, showcasing their incredible spirit.
A huge thank you to Mrs Dhadda and Mrs Taylor for co-ordinating the day, to our fantastic catering team, Chartwells, for organising delicious food, and to all the pupils for their outstanding efforts! 💙
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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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