Address: Broomwood Road, London, SW11 6JZ
Website: thomas-s.co.uk/thomass-clapham
Founded: 1993
Pupils: Approx. 650, co-ed
Ages: 4-13
Termly Fees: £8,984-£10,247
Head Teacher: Nathan Boller
Religious Affiliation: Christian, open to families of all faiths and none
Entrance Procedure: Selective with entry at reception, year 7 and also occasional places
Contact: Genie Jones, head of admissions; [email protected]
School Visits: Five arranged tours each term to meet the head, senior leaders, school prefects and to explore the school
The Curriculum
Dynamic and trans-disciplinary, fostering critical thinking across subjects. The school’s priority is to balance innovation with academic rigour, ensuring all pupils receive the support they require to achieve. Pupils are empowered to explore diverse disciplines while achieving high standards through inclusive, personalised and challenging learning experiences.
Games & The Arts
Vibrant PE and games provision for all pupils. Music, drama, dance and DT offer encourages creativity, teamwork and wellbeing. Pupils engage in diverse opportunities to perform, from the Rock and Pop Concert at Clapham Grand to the chapel choir.
Pastoral Care
Pupil wellbeing is the school’s highest priority, built on strong relationships and cultivating a sense of belonging. Every child is known and supported through a clear pastoral structure, regular data-led wellbeing meetings and a relational approach. Guided by four school rules (be safe, be kind, be calm, be ready), staff promote a positive, inclusive community. The PSHE curriculum and leadership opportunities empower pupils, nurturing confidence, kindness and responsibility.
Recent Scholarships
Seventeen academic scholarships to over 13 different senior schools and 33 co-curricular scholarships including art, dance, drama, DT, music and sport.
Head Teacher’s Philosophy
We nurture kind, academically successful pupils grounded in a culture of thinking. Our philosophy fosters emotional literacy, resilience and self-awareness. We aim to develop young people with an ‘attitude of awareness’ who are ready to engage thoughtfully with others, ideas and the world around them through purposeful choice and meaningful action.
Outstanding Characteristics
The past year at Thomas’s Clapham has showcased the school’s unique blend of academic excellence, kindness, and curiosity. With an incredible curriculum where pupils are stretched without stress, 50 scholarships awarded, and a deepened collaboration with the Eden Project, pupils are thriving. Pupil voice results show outstanding satisfaction and trust. The community is building a school where pupils feel safe, inspired, and future-ready.
