Address: 28-40 Battersea High St, London SW11 3JB
Website: thomas-s.co.uk/thomass-battersea
Founded: 1990
Pupils: Approx. 600, co-ed
Ages: 4-13
Termly Fees: £9,697-£10,962
Head Teacher: Rupert Hawkins
Religious Affiliation: Christian, open to families of all faiths and none
Entrance Procedure: Selective
Contact: Lara Gargour, director of admissions; [email protected]
School Visits: School tours take place throughout the year. For further information contact above
The Curriculum
Knowledge: content taught is relevant, contemporary and engaging. Key skills: learners develop a breadth of scholastic and societal skills. Character: the curriculum is underpinned by a strong set of values. Meta-learning: through dynamic and captivating teaching and learning, staff encourage the ability to reflect and adapt.
Games & The Arts
Thomas’s prides itself on its broad curriculum offering, which not only fosters the children’s development in sports and the arts but in all co-curricular subjects.
Pastoral Care
Wellbeing is at the core of what Thomas’s does. It is the responsibility of every single member of staff, and all are committed to ensuring every child’s right to feel safe, valued and supported. There are also robust structures in place to ensure no child’s needs are overlooked. The deputy head of safeguarding and wellbeing works closely with heads of school, form teachers and learning assistants to monitor and support pupils’ wellbeing so that every child feels a genuine sense of belonging in the school community.
Recent Scholarships
Over 40 scholarships awarded in 2025 to senior schools including St Paul’s Boys, Dulwich College, Alleyn’s, Thomas’s College, Whitgift, and City of London.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
Our fundamental aim as a school is for children to flourish in their education, and we do that at Thomas’s Battersea through three core objectives. Our values: with kindness at the heart of everything we do. Our breadth: where every child is encouraged, challenged and supported to find their something. Our academic success: the underpinning of our offering. These three core objectives make up our identity, and we hope to welcome you to see it for yourselves as you continue your explorations of our remarkable school.
Outstanding Characteristics
A standalone prep school that maximises attainment across the breadth of academic, sporting, music, drama, art and co-curricular activities, including an accelerated French programme. High-quality spacious premises, outdoor classroom for reception, dedicated STEAM, music, library and IT facilities. ‘The quality of pupils’ academic, and of personal development, is excellent’ – ISI, May 2022.
