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Welcome to Thames Christian School
In a city full of schools, Thames offers something different. We are a small, distinctive senior school in the heart of Battersea, with around 200 pupils across ages 11 to 18. Here, every child is known, valued, and an education is crafted around them rather than a rigid system. Children who want to be understood thrive with us.
Set in an RIBA award-winning building two minutes’ walk from Clapham Junction, Thames is grounded in a genuine, tangible Christian ethos where every child is seen as unique and highly valued. Wellbeing and character come first, because happy, confident children achieve the most. Come to an open morning where you will be able to speak to current pupils and staff as they show you around the school. If you are looking for a September 2027 entry we can arrange a personal tour.
Register your interest
We would love to welcome you to an open morning or arrange a personal tour if you are looking for a September 2027 entry. Share a few details and our Admissions team will confirm your place and answer any questions
Open Mornings
Join us to explore the school, meet our staff and pupils, and see our classrooms, studios and the sixth form in action. You will get a real feel for how we know and nurture every child.
Our next open mornings are Tuesday 2 March, 10.30am – 12pm and Wednesday 28 April, 10.30am – 12pm. Please register your interest below and we will confirm the details, or call the office on 020 7228 3933. If you are interested in an immediate or September 2027 entry please indicate on the form and we can arrange a private tour.
Testimonials
Academic — built around your child
We inspire pupils to be curious, to take risks and to discover their passions. Our broad, flexible curriculum is built around each cohort, from a wide choice of GCSEs through to a sixth form that combines subjects from the sciences, languages, humanities and the creative and performing arts along with the core subjects of maths and English. Strong outcomes follow: 52% of A Level grades at A*-A and around a third of leavers moving on to Russell Group universities, achieved through genuine, caring challenge rather than pressure.
Wellbeing and pastoral care
With small classes, a 1 to 6 staff-to-pupil ratio and a genuine Christian ethos, every child is known and looked after as an individual. Pastoral care is central to everything we do. We also offer real understanding and support for creative and neurodiverse learners, and are on the CReSTeD register as a dyslexia-friendly school, described as a blueprint for including neurodiverse pupils in a mainstream setting
Creative arts, sport and co-curricular
Creativity runs through the school. Our teaching in Fine Art, 3D Design and Textiles is exceptional, and drama and music flourish alongside a full programme of sport, clubs, activities and trips. There is room for every child to follow their passions and grow in confidence.
Fees
Fees for 2026/2027 are £8,980 per term exclusive of VAT (£10,776 per term including 20% VAT). Fees can be paid termly or monthly by direct debit, with discounts for payment in advance.
A non-refundable registration fee of £150 applies with each application, and a deposit of half a term’s fees is payable on acceptance (refunded when your child leaves). Scholarships typically worth up to 20% of fees are offered for entry into Years 7, 9 and 12, regardless of parental income, and a limited number of means-tested bursaries are available.
Fees include public exam fees, textbooks, co-curricular clubs, theatre trips, competitions and compulsory trips, with no additional charge. As a charitable foundation, Thames invests all income in your child’s education.
Contact us
To book a personal tour or an open morning, please contact our Admissions team. We look forward to welcoming you to Thames Christian School.
Thames Christian School, 12 Grant Road, London SW11 2FR