Thomson House School is a primary school in London, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a free schools and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Thomson House School currently has around 371 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.9% boys and 50.1% girls. Around 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 4.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 8.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (54.2%). other white pupils make up about 22.4%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | 27 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8HY |
| Website: | www.thomsonhouseschool.org |
| Telephone: | 02036082080 |
| School Type: | Free schools |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Richmond upon Thames |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jackie Sanders |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 139549 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/07/2025
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 371 |
| Number of Boys: | 185 |
| Number of Girls: | 186 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 4.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 8.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 54.20% | 201 |
| Other White | 22.40% | 83 |
| Other Mixed | 5.90% | 22 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.10% | 19 |
| White and Asian | 2.70% | 10 |
| Chinese | 1.90% | 7 |
| Indian | 1.90% | 7 |
| African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Irish | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other Asian | 1.10% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.30% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.30% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windham Nursery School Windham Road , TW9 2HP | 4out of 4 | 1,764 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 2,547 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thomson House School 27 Sheen Lane , SW14 8HY | - not rated | 0 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School Worple Street , SW14 8HE | 3out of 4 | 349 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| East Sheen Primary School Upper Richmond Road West , East Sheen SW14 8ED | 4out of 4 | 942 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kew Riverside Primary School 37 Courtlands Avenue , TW9 4ES | 3out of 4 | 1,040 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Barnes Primary School Cross Street , Barnes SW13 0QQ | 4out of 4 | 1,170 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 918 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 918 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | 3out of 4 | 1,697 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Chiswick Community School Burlington Lane , Chiswick W4 3UN | - not rated | 1,697 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School Queens Road , TW10 6HW | 3out of 4 | 2,041 yd | Voluntary aided school | - | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Adult Community College Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,796 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Richmond and Hillcroft Adult and Community College (Rhacc) Parkshot , TW9 2RE | - not rated | 2,798 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 738 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,337 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,370 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Montessori Pavilion School Vine Road Recreation Ground , Barnes SW13 0NE | - not rated | 1,488 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 1,998 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.