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The Tower School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Tower School is a other independent special not applicable school in Essex , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 59 pupils, and a capacity of 62 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

59

Pupils

62

Capacity

95%

Fill rate

The Tower School Catchment Area Information

Entry to The Tower School is selective — applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, Essex may use distance or catchment area as a tiebreaker when the school is oversubscribed. Check the admissions policy for how the selection and distance criteria interact.

Operating near capacity: 95% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The full admissions policy — including test registration dates, qualifying scores, and any distance criteria — is published by Essex before each admissions cycle. Verify your child's eligibility and your home address directly with the council.

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The Tower School — School Information

Full address
33 High Street, Epping, CM16 4BA
Local authority
Essex
School type
Other independent special school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
148422

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If The Tower School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Tower School

Is The Tower School oversubscribed?

The Tower School is operating close to its capacity of 62 places (95% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Tower School?

The Tower School is a selective school — admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. Essex publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does The Tower School cover?

The Tower School is a not applicable school in Essex, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.