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Thames Christian School

Thames Christian School offers outstanding pastoral care and excellent teaching with a broad and flexible curriculum, small class sizes, and award-winning facilities.

WandsworthSeniorCo EdAges 11–18Day209 pupils
Day fees
£32,328
How competitive entry is
School Exam + ReasoningCompetitive entry
Pupils
209
Founded
2001
Next deadline
Open day: TBC
Verified 1 month ago
Houseroom Index 2026Provisional
64.1/100
67% data confidence·v2026.4.0
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Pillar breakdown
Academic outcomes55
Destinations & outcomes58
Future-readiness69
Pastoral & wellbeing80
Pupil flourishing65
Value-add59
Access & breadth75
Parent sentiment70
External consensus70

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Our take

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 11–18. Non-selective intake.

Best for
Who thrives here
  • Children aged 11–18.
  • Families who prefer a co-educational setting over single-sex.
  • Families who would rather not put their child through a selective entrance assessment.
Watch-outs
Know before applying
  • SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has an EHCP or specific learning needs, ask admissions about case-by-case capacity before applying.
AI-generated guidance

About the head

Thames works hard to provide outstanding pastoral care and excellent teaching to support each child's growth.

Distinctive features

Teaching staff to pupil ratio of 1:6

Small classes tailored to individual needs

Broad and flexible curriculum for GCSEs and A levels

Outstanding pastoral care

Award-winning science, art, STEM, and theatrical facilities

No extra charges for exams, textbooks, clubs, theatre trips, competitions or compulsory trips

Activities & co-curricular

sport

RugbyBadmintonBasketballVolleyballFootballTennisGymTable tennis

music

Orchestral ensembleChoirs

drama

DramaDance

academic club

HistorySign languageBritish Biology ChallengeChessComputer programmingCreative writingDebatingAdvanced spreadsheet skillsArt historySchool newspaperBiology OlympiadMandarinDissections

service

Community involvementDuke of Edinburgh Award

other

Life drawingFashion & TextilesCookeryTextilesWoodworkEmbroidery

Facilities

arts

Theatre and Main HallDance StudioArt StudiosTextiles StudioMusic Practice Rooms

academic

Cookery ClassroomCommercial KitchenScience LaboratoriesDT Workshop and STEAM Design StudioSchool Gym and Fitness Facilities (off-site)Classrooms with 65" Clevertouch Screens

wellbeing

Upper Floor Courtyards

Latest exam results

60%
A-level A*–A
44%
GCSE 9–7
0%
Oxbridge offer rate
30%
Russell Group rate

Data from 2024 results

Where leavers go

2026
Cohort16
US Ivy0
Top universities (2026)
Russell Group universities (36%)

Recent coverage

Thames Christian School has recently been awarded a Silver AI Quality status by the Good Future Foundation for significant progress in AI integration. In 2025, their first A Level cohort and Year 11 students achieved excellent exam results, with Year 13 securing outstanding university offers from top institutions including Imperial College and UCL. The school also hosted notable trips such as a ski trip to Austria in 2026 and a geography-focused visit to Morocco in 2025, alongside cultural and academic enrichment activities like Mandarin competitions and history excursions.

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Open dayNot published
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Registration opensPassed
1 May 2024
Registration closesPassed
15 Oct 2025
Bursary deadlineNot published
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AssessmentNot published
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InterviewNot published
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OffersNot published
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Acceptance deadlineNot published
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Registration windows
YearOpensClosesReply byStatus
2026-271 May 202415 Oct 2025TBCClosed

Open events

Dates to be confirmed
Event2026-03-03T12:00:00
Dates TBC
Event2025-11-12
Dates TBC
Event2025-11-21
Dates TBC
Event2026-02-26T10:30:00
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Event2025-11-04
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Event2025-11-24
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Fees

£32,328per year · Day · 2026-27 · est. (3 x term)
VAT-inclusive estimate £32,328Published as VAT-inclusiveYear 7-13 projection £255,336
vs London avg (£24,000)35% above
By entry point · 2026-27
11+£32,328est.
16+£32,328est.
13+£32,328est.

Bursaries & Scholarships

Inspection

Ofsted 28 Apr 2010

One inspection report on file. Worth reading before booking a visit — covers safeguarding, leadership and overall standard.

Good
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Term dates 2025-2026

autumn1 Sept 202512 Dec 2025Half-term 20 Oct 2025–31 Oct 2025
spring6 Jan 20261 Apr 2026Half-term 16 Feb 2026–20 Feb 2026
summer21 Apr 20263 Jul 2026Half-term 25 May 2026–29 May 2026
autumn7 Sept 202611 Dec 2026Half-term 19 Oct 2026–30 Oct 2026
spring5 Jan 202725 Mar 2027Half-term 15 Feb 2027–19 Feb 2027
summer14 Apr 20279 Jul 2027Half-term 31 May 2027–4 Jun 2027

Feeder schools

0 offers

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82%

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70%

Hall School Wimbledon

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Questions parents ask

Common questions about Thames Christian School, answered from this school’s structured profile data. Always confirm specifics with admissions before applying.

What kind of child is Thames Christian School best for?+

Independent co-ed school in Wandsworth for ages 11–18. Non-selective intake.

How does admissions work?+

Admissions are non-selective. Registration windows and required forms vary by entry point — check the admissions timeline above.

Are fees published?+

Yes — see the Fees table further down the page. Add extras (uniform, trips, lunches, music tuition, registration fees) on top of the base figure before budgeting.

Does the school support SEND?+

SEND provision isn't documented in our profile. If your child has identified needs, contact admissions early to discuss capacity.

Are there open days?+

7 upcoming open days or tours — see the admissions timeline. Booking is usually required.

How do I contact admissions?+

phone on 020 7228 3933; 01932 865619 or the registrars listed in the contact card. Reference your child's age and intended entry year in the first message.

What similar schools should I compare?+

We've ranked 6 schools by semantic similarity to Thames Christian School — see the "Schools like Thames Christian School" grid below. Most parents shortlist 4–6 schools before applying.

Enrichment last updated 14 May 2026. Sources include the school’s official site, Wikipedia, Good Schools Guide, Tatler, and Sunday Times Parent Power.

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