Thomas's Battersea, London

Independent
Other independent school
Mixed
Ages 313

Data last updated 11 Sept 2026

Location

Key Information

DfE GIAS
Head:Mr Rupert Hawkins
Pupils:547 / 685 capacity
LA:Wandsworth
Phone:02079780900
Address:28-40 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 3JB
Admissions:Selective
Status:open
Opened:13 November 1978

Ofsted Rating

Ofsted · 9 years ago
-

Overall

Inspected 6 February 2018View full report
URN:100530
UKPRN:10080809
Diocese:Not applicable
Constituency:Battersea
Urban/Rural:Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Ofsted Insights

What This School Does Well

Thomas's Battersea excels at developing pupils' love of learning through stimulating, well-planned lessons that appeal to their interests and imagination. Teachers have very high expectations and provide outstanding support for all learners, whether the most able or those needing extra help. Pupils leave the school exceptionally well-prepared for selective secondary schools, with all gaining places at schools of their choice, many with scholarships.

Key Strengths

  • Pupils achieve exceptionally high standards in English, reading and mathematics, with attainment much higher than expected for their age
  • Teaching is outstanding across all key stages with well-planned, stimulating lessons that engage pupils' imagination
  • Strong behaviour and safety culture with pupils respectful, motivated and following the school rule 'Be kind'
  • Excellent support for all learners including the most able, those with additional needs and pupils with English as an additional language
  • Outstanding leadership has created a nurturing, safe learning environment where pupils thrive

Areas for Improvement

  • Continue monitoring teaching and learning to maintain the highest quality across all lessons
  • Further develop the use of achievement data to inform teaching strategies
  • Ensure marking of pupils' work is consistently high quality and always clearly shows how pupils can improve

Safeguarding

The promotion of pupils' welfare, health and safety is excellent with the school creating a nurturing and safe learning climate.

Extracurricular Activities

Off-site physical education provision, carousel activities covering all areas of learning, activities to extend and challenge most able pupils

Thomas's Battersea is an outstanding preparatory school where pupils make rapid progress and achieve well above national expectations. The school is led by an inspiring headteacher with a clear vision focused on kindness, enjoyment, learning and achievement.

At a Glance

No

Boarding

Yes

Nursery

No

Sixth Form

No

Special Measures

Class Sizes

0.0

Avg class size

0

Total classes

2024/25 academic year

Getting There

Train Stations

Imperial Wharf Station (Entrance)
586m · 10 min walk
Imperial Wharf Rail Station
594m · 10 min walk

Ferry Terminals

Chelsea Harbour Pier (Quay)
385m · 6 min walk

Bus Stops

Battersea High Street (Stop J)
137m · 2 min walk
Sunbury Lane (Stop G)
155m · 3 min walk
St John Bosco College (->W)
167m · 3 min walk
Westbridge Road / Parkgate Road (Stop BP)
453m · 7 min walk
Lombard Road (Stop E)
467m · 8 min walk
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Capacity & Demand

School Occupancy

80%

Available places

547 pupils

685 capacity

138 spare places available

Area Demand Pressure - London

Medium pressure
New homes approved:104,823
Projected new pupils:18,868

Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London

Admissions Demand - Wandsworth

Low demand1.04x oversubscription

Places available

2,095

Applications

2,182

Got 1st preference

64.3%

Got preferred school

92.9%

Secondary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)

Inspection History(4)

6 February 2018
20 May 2014
5 December 2008

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