Thomson House School, London

In its own words: "Thomson House School marries the best of the independent sector with the best of the state sector. Our ethos and philosophy is based on academic excellence from outstanding teaching; a focus on the family and parental engagement; and a rounded education through a broad, engaging and stimulating curriculum."

From the headteacher's welcome: "On behalf of the pupils, staff and governors, I am delighted to welcome you to Thomson House School. As Head Teacher, it is a privilege to lead this successful and happy school, where we are committed to fostering not only academic excellence but also the personal growth and well-being of every pupil."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football, netball, rugby, gymnastics, basketball, running, yoga, karate, drama and choir.

In 2025, 90% of Year 6 pupils at Thomson House School reached the expected standard in reading and 90% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 88% and 88% in Richmond upon Thames and 77% and 75% across England.

Results were similar in 2024 (92% in reading, 85% in maths).

With small year groups, a few pupils can move these figures by several points.

For September 2026 entry, 45 families put Thomson House School as their first choice and 218 named it as one of their preferences, for 55 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Thomson House School are St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School (0.2 miles, Good, 92% reading, 88% maths); East Sheen Primary School (0.5 miles, Outstanding, 87% reading, 88% maths); Kew Riverside Primary School (0.6 miles, Good, 80% reading, 73% maths); and Barnes Primary School (0.7 miles, Outstanding, 98% reading, 98% maths).

Thomson House School's 2025 results were higher than 2 of these 4 schools.

Thomson House School is one of 11 schools run by Wandle Learning Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 78% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

248 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about Thomson House School (as of September 2025): 97% would recommend the school, 98% say their child is happy there and 75% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that their child feels safe (100%); the weakest, that the school deals with bullying well (among parents with a view) (75%).

10.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well below the average state school (25%), and 31.4% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (50%), Mixed (9%) and other ethnic groups (6%).

In 2026, 30 pupils (8.2%) received SEN support and 6 (1.6%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is autism.

Thomson House School had 22 teachers in 2026, one for every 9 pupils: more teachers per pupil than a typical primary school, at about one for every 20.

The nearest railway station is Mortlake, about 50 metres away (roughly a 1-minute walk).

8 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Sheen Lane / Mortlake Station, 140 metres away.

Thomson House School recorded no suspensions or permanent exclusions in 2024/25.

The secondary schools closest to Thomson House School are Lift Richmond Park (0.5 miles), Chiswick School (1 mile) and Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School (1.2 miles).