Age range. 11–18 Co-educational.
Number of pupils. 200.
Situated one minute from Clapham Junction in SW11, Thames Christian School offers something different: an artisanal education, carefully crafted for each child. For a small school, our curriculum is remarkably broad and our outstanding facilities provide pupils with an opportunity to discover and become passionate about their gifts and talents. Our RIBA award-winning 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.
Strong staff retention, genuinely small classes and excellent pastoral care is underpinned by our founding ethos of compassion, respect and humility. In combination they enable young people to understand their inherent value and grow in confidence. Our long-standing phone-free day has also proven invaluable in supporting focus, mental health and interpersonal connection.
We prepare pupils for the fast changing world of technology and AI through a highly intentional approach to teaching traditional skills alongside technological understanding. This is because the timeless skills of critical thinking, creativity and problem solving, along with the ability to lead and be part of a team, will become ever more important. Without these essential skills the next generation will become dependent on technology rather than masters of it. The future will favour those who possess the emotional intelligence to embrace both traditional and technological aspects.
We believe that subjects like maths and science should coexist harmoniously along with the creative disciplines. Key Stage 4 and A Level students are able to combine subjects traditionally perceived as separate paths.
Being in such a central and easily accessible location, we can provide our students with ample opportunity to understand and use the city that we live in. Our Art, Textiles and 3D Design departments flourish not only because of the excellent teaching staff, but also because of the connection that can be made between learning in the classroom and experiencing art and design in the many museums, galleries and open spaces in London. A vibrant sports programme makes excellent use of specialist indoor and outdoor sports facilities a few minutes walk away, and students are also able to travel easily to school fixtures across the city.
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.
Our first set of A level results have been a wonderful way to celebrate our 25th anniversary. Not only have our initial leavers gained some impressive university places but, most importantly, they have grown into outstanding young people. They include future engineers, artists and scientists who will bring creativity and compassion to all aspects of life.
A Level Results 2025. 39% A*/A and 85% A*/C.
GCSE Results 2025. 42% 9-7 and 88% at 9-4 including Music 80% 9-7; Further Maths 75% 9-7; Art 73% 9-7; French 71%, 9-7; Spanish 67% 9-7; Physics 60% 9-7; 3D Design 58% 9-7; History 53% 9-7; Biology 46% 9-7; Chemistry 46% 9-7; Religious Studies 44% 9-7; Computer Science 40% 9-7; Maths 39% 9-7; Geography 38% 9-7; English Literature 26% 9-7 and English Language 24% 9-7
University Destinations. Included Exeter, Bath, Cardiff, Manchester, Sheffield, Surrey, Essex, Nottingham Trent and Goldsmiths. Courses included Mechanical Eng, Civil Eng, Aerospace Eng, Product Design, Architecture, Biomedical Sciences, Psychology, Accounting and Finance.
ISI Inspection April 2025. We are pleased that the inspection team made the following comments:
“Leaders provide a broad and balanced curriculum which successfully supports the passions and interests of individual pupils in a tailored and nuanced manner.”
“As far as possible, leaders design personalised pathways for pupils, especially at A Level, through subject choices which match pupils’ aptitudes and interests.”
“Thoughtful curriculum design prioritises building on pupils’ achievements, with particular attention given to meeting the needs of pupils’ with SEND.”
“High quality resources, for example in the areas of the arts and technology, enrich the learning experience and support pupils’ creative efforts.”
“A physical education (PE) programme in and beyond the timetable enables pupils to develop skills as well as a passion and interest in some sports. Regular lessons in the curriculum contribute to pupils’ physical development and give them the opportunity to understand the importance of exercise as part of a balanced lifestyle.”
“Leaders promote pupils’ development of a sense of self. The trust developed between adults and pupils, and between pupils themselves, is based on shared understanding that each person has an innate sense of worth”
“Pupils develop a firm sense of self-worth, which is fostered in an environment of mutual respect, courage and openness, where pupils encourage and support one another”
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 (2025-2026). £10,296 Inclusive of VAT.
Charitable status. Thames Christian School is a Registered Charity, number 1081666.