Thomas's Battersea, London
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 9 years agoOverall
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
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
80%
Available places
547 pupils
685 capacity
138 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - London
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for London
Admissions Demand - Wandsworth
Places available
2,095
Applications
2,182
Got 1st preference
64.3%
Got preferred school
92.9%
Secondary admissions across Wandsworth (2025/26)
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