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Thomas's Clapham[1]

Independent · ages 4–13

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Headline results

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Results

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Ofsted

Inspected by
Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI)[2]

Inspected by the Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI), not Ofsted. ISI publishes its reports on its own website (isi.net), not as open data, so they aren't shown here.

Competition to get in

Admissions

Places (published admission number), 4+ entry
84 2026-10-14[3]

Character & practicalities

Fees

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Type
Other independent school[1]
Ages
4–13[1]
Boys / girls
Mixed[1]
Admissions
Non-selective[1]
Sixth form
No[1]
Boarding
No boarders[1]
Capacity
680[1]
Local authority
Wandsworth[1]
Website
https://www.thomas-s.co.uk[1]
Nursery classes
No Nursery Classes[2]
Section 41 (can be named in an EHC plan)
Not approved[2]
District
Wandsworth[4]
Postcode
SW11 6JZ[1]
URN
130398[1]

School details as recorded in Get Information About Schools on 14 Oct 2026.

Pupils

Number on roll
653 2024/25[5]
SEN support
13.9% 2024/25[5]
EHC plan
0.5% 2024/25[5]
Free school meals in the last 6 years
0% 2024/25[5]

Practicalities

Admissions contact
The contact details for admissions at Thomas's Clapham include the provided URL, email, and phone number. 2026-10-14[6]
Occasional places
Entry into Years 1 to 6 is through occasional places. Entry Sept 2027[3]
Open events
The school lists a Year 7 Entry Showround on 7 October 2026 and School Tours on 8 October 2026 and 4 November 2026, all with the same booking URL. Entry Sept 2027[7]

Routes to senior schools

No preferential route at 11+/13+
Each year, Thomas’s Clapham pupils move on to some of the UK’s top senior schools, often with scholarships and awards across academic, artistic and sporting fields. 2026-10-14[8]

In the inspectors' and the school's words

Academic
Leaders’ relentless focus on this system for school improvement is a significant strength. teachers plan lessons that extend vocabulary, deepen pupils’ thinking through questioning and are adapted to challenge all pupils[9]
Warmth
Positive and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of trust and respect. Leaders foster an inclusive culture of kindness and respect.[9]
Pastoral care
Pupils can drop in with selected staff at agreed times Leaders also employ qualified staff and counsellors who can offer dedicated support.[9]
Behaviour
As a result, pupils are well behaved and act responsibly. As a result, they are mindful and courteous as they move around the school site.[9]
Learning support
Leaders make effective use of links with external agencies such as occupational therapy and speech and language therapists. Learning tasks are adapted appropriately, in accordance with individualised support plans[9]
Enrichment
Leaders’ commitment to the holistic development of the individual is evident in a rich co-curricular and enrichment programme. Clubs are offered to all year groups at various times before and after school and also through the school day.[9]
Pupil voice
They understand that they have powerful voices that can have an impact and make a difference their contribution through the school council to redecorate the upper corridor[9]
Independence
Pupils are encouraged to express their individual thoughts and opinions when contributing in lessons and debates. A baccalaureate curriculum for older pupils broadens their skills and preparation for their futures.[9]
Structure
Pupils understand the school’s four rules: be safe, be kind, be calm and be ready, and abide by them conscientiously. Pupils understand the ‘steps’ framework and the associated sanctions.[9]
Diversity
Teachers provide a curriculum where inclusion is a focus and diversity is celebrated, so that pupils confidently explore difference.[9]
Sport
Pupils also enjoy the many opportunities to represent the school in competitive fixtures in different sports.[9]
Performing arts
work towards an external qualification, such as London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and dance examinations as well as music ensembles and creative opportunities[9]

Sources

  1. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments. Period 2026-10-14, published 2026-10-14. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  2. Department for Education: Get Information About Schools: all establishments (independent schools' inspectorate and provision). Period 2026-10-17, published 2026-10-17. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  3. thomas-sclapham.co.uk: thomas-sclapham.co.uk — Admissions. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (2)
    Reception is our main entry point and we aim to have a year group of 84 pupils made up of four classes. (p. 1)
    Entry into Years 1 to 6 is through occasional places. Please contact us directly, or complete our Enquiry Form for further information and timelines. (p. 1)
  4. Office for National Statistics: Parish to Ward to Local Authority District (May 2026) Lookup in EW. Period 2026-05-01. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  5. Department for Education: Compare School Performance download: School census. Period 2024/25, final. Publication page. Data file. Licence: OGL-3.0.
  6. thomas-sclapham.co.uk: thomas-sclapham.co.uk — Contact us. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    Tel: 020 7326 9300 (p. 1)
    If you have an admissions enquiry, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please complete the form below and our Head of Admissions, Genie Jones, will be in touch. (p. 1)
    Home / Admissions / Contact Us (p. 1)
  7. thomas-sclapham.co.uk: thomas-sclapham.co.uk — Visit us. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (3)
    7 October 2026 (Year 7 Entry Showround) (Contact Genie Jones to RSVP) 0900 - 1030 (p. 1)
    8 October 2026 (Reception - fully booked) 0900 - 1030 (p. 1)
    4 November 2026 (fully booked) 0900 - 1030 (p. 1)
  8. thomas-sclapham.co.uk: thomas-sclapham.co.uk — Destinations offers and awards. Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quote
    Each year, Thomas's Clapham pupils move on to some of the UK's top senior schools, often with scholarships and awards across academic, artistic and sporting fields (p. 1)
  9. reports.isi.net: reports.isi.net document (PDF). Period 2026-10-14. Licence: copyright-quoted.
    Quotes (22)
    Pupils also enjoy the many opportunities to represent the school in competitive fixtures in different sports (p. 3)
    Positive and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils foster a sense of trust and respect (p. 8)
    Leaders foster an inclusive culture of kindness and respect (p. 3)
    Leaders' relentless focus on this system for school improvement is a significant strength (p. 6)
    teachers plan lessons that extend vocabulary, deepen pupils' thinking through questioning and are adapted to challenge all pupils (p. 3)
    Pupils can drop in with selected staff at agreed times (p. 6)
    Leaders also employ qualified staff and counsellors who can offer dedicated support (p. 6)
    As a result, pupils are well behaved and act responsibly (p. 10)
    As a result, they are mindful and courteous as they move around the school site (p. 6)
    Teachers provide a curriculum where inclusion is a focus and diversity is celebrated, so that pupils confidently explore difference (p. 12)
    Pupils understand the school's four rules: be safe, be kind, be calm and be ready, and abide by them conscientiously (p. 6)
    Pupils understand the 'steps' framework and the associated sanctions (p. 10)
    Leaders' commitment to the holistic development of the individual is evident in a rich co-curricular and enrichment programme (p. 9)
    Clubs are offered to all year groups at various times before and after school and also through the school day (p. 9)
    They understand that they have powerful voices that can have an impact and make a difference (p. 13)
    their contribution through the school council to redecorate the upper corridor (p. 13)
    Pupils are encouraged to express their individual thoughts and opinions when contributing in lessons and debates (p. 8)
    A baccalaureate curriculum for older pupils broadens their skills and preparation for their futures (p. 8)
    work towards an external qualification, such as London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) and dance examinations (p. 9)
    as well as music ensembles and creative opportunities (p. 9)
    Leaders make effective use of links with external agencies such as occupational therapy and speech and language therapists (p. 6)
    Learning tasks are adapted appropriately, in accordance with individualised support plans (p. 8)