Thames Christian School
About this Organisation
At Thames we believe that the teenage years are a valuable time to lay a foundation for success in life. While academic achievement is crucial, we also emphasise the importance of learning how to make good choices, build positive relationships and develop the resilience to overcome challenges.
At the heart of our Christian ethos is the belief that each individual is valued. It is this that enables pupils to grow in confidence and maturity. Understanding who they are helps them to build positive relationships with others and be equipped for life and discover their identity and purpose.
The key to our success is the way that our staff take the time to understand every pupil both academically and personally to release their potential. Pupils develop the wisdom, confidence and resilience to become authentic leaders who are able to rise above challenges. They learn to make good choices and understand that every choice has consequences.
The development of excellent character is the essential partner to academic and social success. Our focus on developing personal qualities, integrity and interpersonal skills is evident to everyone who meets Thames pupils and it sets them apart when competing for school places and jobs. For this reason the vast majority of our pupils are offered places at their first choice of sixth form.
Thames is a thriving mainstream school of 170 pupils founded in 2000 for pupils aged 11-16, currently with a two stream entry. In February 2022 the school moved to a brand new eco-friendly purpose-built building adjacent to Clapham Junction Station that has been designed to provide the perfect environment for learning. Classrooms are accessed from exterior walkways bringing light, connection and fresh air to every part of the building. Classroom layouts have been strategically designed to enhance our ability to maintain our outstanding commitment to the ethos and culture. The move enables the school to expand to three stream entry with a sixth form being added in September 2023 and an eventual roll of around 300.
We teach pupils of a broad range of abilities: highly academic pupils alongside some with mild to moderate specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyspraxia. Many parents choose Thames for its strong and caring Christian ethos. Fees are very competitive when compared with other London day schools and the school is committed to discounting a significant number of places to aid affordability. The inclusivity of abilities, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds enables pupils to thrive in a setting that reflects the diverse and dynamic make up of London.
