Towers Convent School

The Towers
Motto Semper fidelis
("Always faithful")
Established 1903
Type Independent day
Religion Roman Catholic
Head Clare Trelfa
Chair of Governors Sr Mary Andrew Fulgoney, S.S.S.
Location Henfield Road
Steyning
West Sussex
BN44 3TF
England
50°52′47″N 0°17′55″W / 50.8798°N 0.2985°W / 50.8798; -0.2985Coordinates: 50°52′47″N 0°17′55″W / 50.8798°N 0.2985°W / 50.8798; -0.2985
DfE URN 126124 Tables
Students 220~
Gender Girls; boys (ages 4-11)
Ages 4–16
Houses

Campion      Clitherow    

Howard      More     
Colours         
Website www.thetowersschool.org

The Towers is an independent Roman Catholic day school for girls aged 4–16 and boys up to age 11 in Upper Beeding near Steyning, West Sussex, England. Housed in a French chateau, it is located in the semi-rural outskirts of Steyning, about 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Shoreham-by-Sea.

School chapel

History

The Towers was founded by the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament . They had left France for England to escape the increasing anti-religious environment, having been invited by Mrs.Maling Wynch, a friend of the Congregation, to take up residence at The Towers, currently leased by her brother-in-law. The first pupils arrived from France in 1903 to begin classes. After renting The Towers for several years, Elizabeth Maling Wynch (later to become Sister Mary Agnes), bought the property, and left it to the Congregation in her will. Currently, there are six Sisters at the school as well as a local priest who also lives on site.

The Towers

The Towers takes its name from the building and its surrounding premises it occupies. Records indicate that "The Towers" has existed at least as far back as 1750 although it is believed to have pre-existed this date. It was once owned by the Lord of the Manor of Beeding. The Towers was sold to George Smith during the 1870s. The original building was completed in 1883 and was described as a "monument to Victorian extravagance" or "Smith's folly" due to its construction cost. The Towers was turned into a hunting lodge before the Sisters took over.[1] The original buildings were designated Grade II listed buildings in 1980.[2]

Facilities

Senior School

In 2006, The Towers underwent an extensive expansion in order to accommodate more classrooms and modern facilities for the increasing pupil numbers: a 200-seater lecture theatre, a drama/dance studio, music room with soundproof practice rooms and recording equipment and a fully furnished ICT suite. Furthermore, the sports facilities include four tennis/netball courts, a rounders field, a 25m swimming pool and the recently added fitness suite with workout equipment for the senior school.

Junior School

The Junior School is located in a Tudor house behind the main school which was previously St Joseph's school. It is home to a small ICT suite, assembly hall, library and numerous small classrooms which are beneficial to the pupils' learning environment.

GCSE Results

Pupils at The Towers have consistently achieved good A*-C grades at GCSE with the pass rate of 97% A*-C in 2017 and 44% of the grades being A*-A. As well as their GCSEs, the pupils have the option to take an Additional Maths (FSMQ) which counts towards a progressive qualification towards preparations for A-level mathematics.

Leaver's Destinations

Once finishing year 11, the pupils will complete their college education elsewhere. Some past destinations include:

References

  1. ↑ History of The Towers
  2. ↑ The Towers Convent - British Listed Buildings

https://www.thetowersschool.org/about-us/our-history/

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