Towers School and Sixth Form Centre
Academy in Ashford, Kent, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Towers School and Sixth Form Centre is a secondary school (Academy) in Ashford, Kent.[1] The school was first established in 1967 and was named after the nearby towers standing at the entrance to Eastwell Park.
 | This article relies largely or entirely on a single source. (February 2014) |
| Towers School and Sixth Form Centre | |
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| Address | |
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Faversham Road , TN24 9AL England | |
| Coordinates | 51°10′24″N 0°53′5″E |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Excellence in everything |
| Established | 1967 |
| Closed | 3:15pm for students unless a club is attended; usually finishing at 3:45-4:00pm |
| Department for Education URN | 136583 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Principal | Richard Billings |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Age | 11 to 19 |
| Enrolment | 1558 (2024) |
| Website | Official website |
The school has over 1400 pupils, of which 170 are in the Sixth Form.
History
The school was formed in 1967 and officially opened by Lady Brabourne who accompanied the first head teacher, Geoffrey Foster, to the ceremony. The first year saw a total of 90 pupils attend the school. The school was named when one of the councillors on the board of governors looked out of the window and upon seeing the towers of Eastwell Park, suggested naming the school after them.[2]
The school became an academy convertor in April 2011.[3]
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