MixedIndependent

Thames Christian School

London, Wandsworth, Greater London · SW11 2FR

A small Christian independent in Wandsworth, Thames Christian School educates around 200 pupils aged 11 to 16, with a sixth form numbering 26. Founded in 2000, it operates with an unusually low pupil-to-teacher ratio of about six, which speaks to the close, individual attention on offer. The Independent Schools Inspectorate rated the school excellent in 2025, including for personal development, and found it compliant on all regulatory standards. More than a quarter of pupils receive SEN support, suggesting a setting geared towards working closely with a wide range of learners.

200

Pupils

excellent

ISI

£30,888

Day fees / yr

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Overview & data

Gender: Mixed
Type: independent (fee-paying) school
Age range: 11-16
Pupils: 200
Pupil:teacher ratio: 6
Location: London, Wandsworth, Greater London
Website: www.thameschristianschool.org.uk
Telephone: 0207 228 3933

Entrance & admissions

Entry age: 11

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Headteacher

Head Dr Stephen Holsgrove

Latest results

Attainment 8

29.9

National average 46.9

GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)

National average 47%

GCSE grade 9-7

42%

A-level A*-A

38%

A-level A*-B

55%

Teaching & academics

Results here invite a careful reading. The average Attainment 8 score of 29.9 sits well below the national average of 46.9, and no pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and Maths against a national figure of 47%; yet 42% of GCSE grades fell in the 9 to 7 range, pointing to strong performance among some pupils. At A-level, 38% of entries reached A*-A and 55% A*-B, with Physics, Mathematics and Art and Design (3D Studies) among the popular choices. GCSEs, A-levels and the EPQ are all offered, and French and Spanish feature in the curriculum.

Sixth form

Sixth-form pupils: 26

Popular A-level subjects

PhysicsMathematicsArt and Design (3D Studies)

Qualifications offered

GCSEA-levelEPQ

Learning support & SEN

SEN support: 26.32%
EHC plans: 3.35%

Arts & extracurricular

Scholarships

ArtMusicSportDramaAcademic

Languages

FrenchSpanish

Popular GCSE subjects

SpanishReligious StudiesFrenchEnglish LiteratureEnglish LanguageDrama & Theatre StudiesArt & Design (Fine Art)Art & Design (3D Studies)

Beyond the classroom

Scholarships are available across Art, Music, Sport, Drama and Academic strands, signalling where the school invests beyond the classroom. Drama and the arts appear prominent in pupils' subject choices, from Drama and Theatre Studies to Fine Art and 3D Studies.

Ethos & heritage

Founded: 2000
Religious character: Christian
Boarding: No

Mobile phone policy

Since September 2025, pupils in years 7 to 11 are no longer permitted to bring any smartphone or internet-enabled device (including smartwatches) into school

Money matters

Day fees (per year): £30,888

Small number of bursaries available at head's discretion

Inspection reports

ISI rating: excellent
ISI personal development: excellent
Last inspected: 1 April 2025

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The last word

A genuinely small, faith-based school where tiny classes and broad SEN support matter more than headline league-table figures. Families drawn to individual attention over scale will find it worth a closer look.

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