Age range. 11–18. Co-educational.
Number of pupils. 210.
Thames is both the academic and the creative choice for your child. Founded 24 years ago, Thames is an established independent secondary school with a proven track record of excellence, both pastorally and academically. Situated adjacent to the major transport hub of Clapham Junction in a bespoke RIBA National Award-winning building, it is also the London choice for parents looking for an education that prepares their child to navigate life successfully.
What sets Thames apart is its genuine commitment to each and every pupil helping them to understand their inherent value. Our ethos, underpinned by compassion, respect and humility, enables young people to grow in confidence and learn to honour and encourage each other.
Strong staff retention, smaller classes, excellent pastoral care, together with personalised learning, enable us to challenge and support each individual and allow them to pursue their talent, find their passion and hone their skills for life after school. Staff are committed to nurturing the gifts and talents of every pupil, seeing each individual as unique and a story waiting to be told. No matter at what stage a pupil joins us, we are committed to providing an enriching educational experience that prepares each child for a fulfilling and successful future – and equip them with the tools that will empower them to navigate their lives.
We take pride in our pupils’ achievements. A rich curriculum in the lower school is followed by an exceptionally flexible choice of options at GCSE and A level. This allows pupils to continue with a broad range of subjects in the sciences, humanities, languages or arts or to specialise in one or two of these areas.
Our building includes state-of-the-art facilities for practical and creative subjects from science laboratories to art, textiles, woodwork and STEM workshops, a cookery room, specialist studios for music, dance and drama, and a theatre with professional sound and lighting. Extensive use is made of external sports facilities to achieve a vibrant sports programme.
We believe that subjects like maths and science should coexist harmoniously along with the creative disciplines thus fostering creative thinking – an essential skill in the age of AI and the demands of the modern workplace. A varied array of co-curricular clubs, societies, camps and overseas trips, including the school’s award-winning trip to rural Tanzania, further enable pupils to develop life skills beyond an academic curriculum.
In September 2023, we opened our eagerly anticipated Sixth Form. A very intentional programme of personal development and life skills is offered alongside A levels, ensuring that Sixth Form students leave exceptionally well prepared for life. Our sixth formers are encouraged to embrace independence and responsibility, planning their study timetables to utilise our specialist facilities including the sixth form study, labs and art and STEM studios. Witnessing the growth and leadership development of our initial Sixth Form cohort has been truly remarkable.
GCSE Results 2024. 47% of all grades were awarded at levels 9–7 and 93% at 9–4. In particular, 34% of our pupils achieved at least five grades at 9–7, 69% at least three 9–7 grades, and 86% at least one 9–7 grade. Subject highlights include Art 100% 9–8; Music 100% 9–8; 3D Design 100% 9–7; Spanish 100% 9–7; Biology 67% 9–7; Further Maths 60% 9–7; Physics 57% 9–7; French 57% 9–7; Maths 55% 9–7; Drama 50% 9–7.
ISI Inspection April 2022. We are delighted with the judgements of the Independent Schools Inspectorate in its Educational Quality Inspection in April 2022. Key findings were:
•The quality of the pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent.
•Pupils are highly effective communicators.
•Pupils show highly positive attitudes to their learning.
•Pupils value the opportunities they are given to pursue interests beyond the classroom and many achieve success in them.
•The quality of the pupils’ personal development is excellent.
•Pupils show real compassion for each other and have a genuine appreciation of the strength of the school community.
•Pupils develop strong self-confidence and self-worth because they feel accepted for who they are.
•Pupils have high standards for their own behaviour and encourage the same of their peers.
•In this diverse community pupils demonstrate high levels of cultural awareness and celebrate each other’s differences as well as everyone’s common humanity.
We are able to offer individual tours of the school, by appointment, to Year 6 parents. To make an appointment, please phone 020 7228 3933.
Fees per term (2024-2025). £9,186, inclusive of VAT.
Charitable status. Thames Christian School is a Registered Charity, number 1081666.