Thomas's Battersea, London
Thomas's Battersea is an independent school for pupils aged 3 to 13 in London. It is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted; its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Thomas's Battersea in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other independent schools to Thomas's Battersea are L'Ecole de Battersea (0.1 miles, Outstanding); Thames Christian School (0.7 miles); L'Ecole des Petits School (0.7 miles, Outstanding); and Cameron Vale School (0.8 miles).
L'Ecole de BatterseaThames Christian SchoolL'Ecole des Petits SchoolCameron Vale School
Who goes there
In 2026, 210 pupils (38.4%) received SEN support and 0 (0%) had an education, health and care plan.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Imperial Wharf Station, about 590 metres away (roughly a 7-minute walk).
5 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Battersea High Street, 140 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 1035 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and other theft. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Wandsworth (649), as is usual near a town centre.
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASISI Inspection Reports
Independent schools in England are inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. Ofsted last inspected this school in 6 February 2018, before the latest ISI inspection.
View full ISI report pageOfsted Insights
From Ofsted's February 2018 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Thomas's Battersea excels at combining academic excellence with exceptional pastoral care and enrichment opportunities. Teachers make learning enjoyable while maintaining high expectations, and pupils achieve standards significantly above average. The school provides outstanding support for all learners, including those with special educational needs and English language learners, ensuring every child reaches their potential.
Key Strengths
- Inspirational leadership with a relentless focus on excellence and continuous improvement
- High-quality teaching that is challenging, enjoyable and closely matched to pupils' needs
- Exceptionally broad and rich curriculum enhanced by nine drama productions yearly, plus multiple clubs and visits
- Outstanding support for pupils with special educational needs and those learning English as an additional language
- Impeccable pupil behaviour with excellent personal and intellectual development
Areas for Improvement
- Develop digital technology further to be incorporated more fully into pupils' learning across the curriculum
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is highly effective with thorough procedures integrated into school life, comprehensive staff training, and strong links with external organisations to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Activities
Nine drama productions yearly, drama club, ballet, pottery, debating, philosophy club, multiple sports clubs, educational visits including art installations
Thomas's Battersea is an outstanding school where inspirational leadership and high-quality teaching create an exceptional education for all pupils. The school combines excellent academic outcomes with outstanding personal development, behaviour and welfare.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby independent schools
Keep up with Thomas's Battersea
Getting There
Train Stations
Ferry Terminals
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 63
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 18
- Children hurt
- 5
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 45 slight.
5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
547 pupils
685 places
138 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for London
Across Wandsworth council
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,164
Got 1st preference
60.4%
Got preferred school
90.2%
All secondary applications across Wandsworth council (2026/27), not just this school.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
210
SEN Support
0
EHC Plans
38.4%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
547
Total Pupils
307
Boys
240
Girls
2026 academic year
Linked Schools
Schools linked by geographic proximity
Thomas's Battersea
Questions parents ask about Thomas's Battersea
When was Thomas's Battersea last inspected?
Thomas's Battersea is inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) rather than Ofsted. Its most recent ISI inspection was a routine inspection in September 2025.
How many pupils go to Thomas's Battersea?
Thomas's Battersea has around 547 pupils on roll.
How do I apply to Thomas's Battersea?
Thomas's Battersea is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near Thomas's Battersea?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 63 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 18 serious and 45 slight. 5 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 4 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 14 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Wandsworth is 99 (the median across 113 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Thomas's Battersea?
Thomas's Battersea is at 28-40 Battersea High Street, London, SW11 3JB.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)