Parents are delighted with this ‘gem of a school’ which ‘makes every pupil feel valued’. Tower House radiates positivity. Opportunities abound and the school produces happy, erudite boys who are courteous, curious and kind. An impressive list of leavers’ destinations testament to a job well done.

Six values - kindness, respect, courage, resilience, generosity and curiosity - ensure boys are set up to learn, make friends and contribute to school and wider society. There is also a refreshing belief in childhood too: ‘If it snows, we will be going to Richmond Park and boys may get bumps and bruises but they will have fun.’

Wellbeing is prioritised. Pastoral care largely the responsibility of heads of year and form teachers but concerns are escalated if appropriate. Boys told us, ‘If you are worried you talk to a teacher and, even if it’s a small worry, they take it seriously.’

Impressive enrichment activities for Senior School boys include the Tower Project which sees groups of boys running businesses for a year. Parents mentor while boys develop an understanding of digital and financial literacy, sustainability and marketing as well as building skills in teamwork and creativity.

Football, rugby and cricket the main sports. Boys access fantastic facilities at the Wimbledon Community Sports Centre and the cricket pitch on Sheen Common. Fixtures from year 3. There are ample opportunities for the less sporty to participate.

The lessons we observed were inspiring with lovely tactics for keeping young boys engaged and intrigued. ‘Say it like a mouse,’ instructed the teacher and the boys whispered. ‘Say it like a knight,’ elicited louder responses. Lots of questions. ‘Why is a clock like a ruler?’ leading to some intense discussion in one class.

Staff are praised by boys and parents alike...Many teachers display impressive skills when it comes to multi-tasking, combining roles and responsibilities, subjects and specialisms. From year 3, specialist teachers for science (‘We do loads of experiments’), music, art, DT, drama, history and geography. No question that having a thriving year 7 and 8 makes the school an attractive proposition for subject enthusiasts.

"The sound of happy voices floats down the street as you approach this south London gem. The only single-form, all-boys’ school in the area, it offers a unique education for the lucky 180 pupils who attend...Much like its Tardis-like campus, there’s a lot more going on than meets the eye here, with the pupils’ individual needs at the heart of everything."

"Armed with plenty of wisdom and experience, Mr Lunnon is already a huge hit. He is approachable and driven, and his focus on balancing the many advantages of the global-city location within a local community is music to the ears of Tower House parents."

"The Reception classroom is delightful, with zoned areas for art, reading (on a lovely mezzanine) and role-play with an outdoor play area complete with kitchen and an awning so they can be outside even if it’s raining."

"Senior school destinations are many and diverse; in 2022, they included Eton, Harrow, King’s College School and Uppingham. Sometimes the Year 8s leave to go to as many 14 different schools."

"This is a school that doesn’t just pay lip service to every child belonging; they really do and it’s wonderful to see how the pupils fit in from the get-go in Reception. Very nurturing staff strike the perfect balance between meeting potential and stretching the boys just that bit further."