Tower House School is a non-selective independent day school. It opened in 1982 and consists of three departments: the seniors (Years 7 to 11); the juniors (Years 1 to 6); and the early years department. A new proprietor took over the school in May 2017. A new headteacher took up post in September 2017. The school is currently known as „The Element School‟; however, it continues to be registered with the Department for Education as „Tower House School‟. Since September 2017, significant numbers of pupils and members of staff have left the school. There are now no pupils aged over 14 attending the school. Inspectors were aware during this inspection of a serious incident that had occurred since the previous inspection involving a child who used to attend this school. While Inspection report: Tower House School, 13 December 2017 Page 5 of 15 Ofsted does not have the power to investigate incidents of this kind, actions taken by the school in response to the incident were considered alongside the other evidence available at the time of the inspection to inform inspectors‟ judgements. The school has a small number of pupils with education, health and care (EHC) plans or a statement of special educational needs. The school does not use alternative provision. The previous standard inspection of the school was in June 2016.