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Thomas's Battersea

Co-ed

Be Kind

Church of England
Nursery - Year 8 (Ages 3-13)
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Thomas’s Battersea is a co-educational independent day school in South West London, catering for pupils aged 4 to 13. Housed in a Grade II listed Victorian building, the site was formerly the Sir Walter St John’s Grammar School and features a historic central courtyard. The school is guided by the fundamental rule to "be kind", promoting a broad curriculum that balances academic rigour with creativity and character development. Notable facilities include specialist art and music studios, a pottery room, and a modern dining hall. Pupils also benefit from nearby sporting facilities.

Selectivity:
Academic
Prospective pupils undergo an assessment process for entry into the school. For Reception, children attend 'discovery sessions' involving group activities to assess their suitability. Year 7 applicants sit a formal online assessment covering verbal, non-verbal, and numerical reasoning, followed by an interview with senior staff and further group tasks during a 'Discovery Day'. Admission also depends on a confidential recommendation from the applicant's current headteacher.
Boarding:
Day Only

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Last updated on 12 March 2026 (not all data elements were necessarily updated on this date)

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Fees (Day Pupils)

Vs. National Average

+39.1%

Thomas's Battersea's fees are 39.1% higher than the national average.

Vs. County Average

+21.4%

Thomas's Battersea's fees are 21.4% higher than the county average.

Based on 99 schools in Greater London and 259 nationally.

Note: based on core termly fees including mandatory lunch and learning materials charges but excluding any discounts or other additional charges for extra-curriculars, registration, etc. Please check the schools' official websites for full fees and charges.

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Details

Demonym:Thomasonian
Founded:1971
Gender Mix:Co-ed (Approx. 56%/44% Boy/Girl)
School Size: Approx. 535 pupils
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Qualifications/Certifications Offered:
Common Entrance to Senior
ABRSM
LAMDA
Royal Academy of Dance (RAD) Certifications
ISEB Project Qualification (iPQ)
Trinity College London
Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing (ISTD)
Scholarships:
Music
Academic
Art
Dance
Drama
Sport
Bursaries offered: Yes
The Thomas's Foundation provides means-tested financial aid for students from Year 7. These awards are determined by family financial circumstances and can potentially cover the full tuition fees.

Contact Information

Address

28-40, Battersea High Street, London, Greater London, SW11 3JB

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General Enquiries

020 7978 0900

Admissions

020 7978 0640

Company Details

Corporate Type:Private Limited Company (Ltd)
Charitable Status:Proprietary
Registered Company No.:07881899
Owner/Stakeholder:Oakley Capital (stakeholder)