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Tower College Catchment Area

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

Tower College is an other independent not applicable school in Prescot, St. Helens , serving pupils aged 2-16, with 303 pupils, and a capacity of 675 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby not applicable schools below.

2-16

Age range

303

Pupils

675

Capacity

45%

Fill rate

Tower College Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Tower College?

The catchment area for Tower College is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Entry to Tower College is selective, and applicants must pass the relevant admissions test. Among qualifying applicants, St. Helens 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.

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

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Tower College: 675 places, 45% filled: places available

Tower College has a published admission number of 675 places. 303 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 45%. At 45% full, the school currently has headroom below its 675 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

St. Helens publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find St. Helens school admissions →

Tower College: School Information

Full address
Mill Lane, Rainhill, Prescot, L35 6NE
Local authority
St. Helens
School type
Other independent school
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2-16 years
Admissions policy
Selective
DfE URN
104837

Nearest not applicable schools by distance

These are the not applicable schools closest to Tower College by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Tower College

What is the catchment area for Tower College?

The catchment area for Tower College is the geographic zone St. Helens uses to prioritise admissions when this not applicable school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, though entry first depends on passing the selective admissions test. St. Helens publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Tower College oversubscribed?

Tower College has a capacity of 675 places and currently has 303 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with St. Helens.

What is the admissions policy for Tower College?

Tower College is a selective school: admission requires passing the relevant admissions test. St. Helens publishes the full policy each year, including test dates, qualifying scores, and any distance tiebreaker.

What age range does Tower College cover?

Tower College is a not applicable school in Prescot, St. Helens, serving pupils aged 2-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

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