Thomas's Academy

About Thomas's Academy

Thomas's Academy, a state primary in Hammersmith and Fulham, posts a mixed picture when set against the local authority average for Key Stage 2 outcomes. While the LA average for pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths sits at 76%, Thomas's achieves a slightly lower 72%. However, the school's average scaled scores in reading and maths both hit 108, which is comfortably above the national benchmark of 100. Where the school really stands out is in maths: 92% of its pupils met the expected standard, compared with 72% across the three core subjects combined. That strength in maths is a clear differentiator. The school also places 25th out of 35 primary schools in the borough, putting it in the bottom third locally, though its national percentile ranking of 25th suggests it is broadly in line with schools across England.

The school's most recent graded Ofsted inspection, in 2012, rated it Good overall, with leadership and management also judged Good. An ungraded inspection in September 2023 confirmed the school remains Good. This marks a significant improvement from its previous graded inspection in 2010, when it was rated Requires Improvement. At that time, early years provision and leadership and management were both judged to require improvement. The current headteacher, Suzanne Kelly, leads a school of 165 pupils, well below its capacity of 210. At Key Stage 2, 12% of pupils reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths combined, while 28% hit the higher bar in reading and writing individually, and 24% in maths. The school has no sixth form and no boarding provision, but does offer a nursery for children from age three.

Thomas's Academy is heavily oversubscribed: for the 2025/26 academic year, it received 124 applications for just 29 places, with only 19 first-preference offers made. That works out at more than four applications per place. The school serves a relatively disadvantaged intake, with 29.7% of pupils eligible for free school meals. Facilities include a sports hall, gymnasium, playing fields, music rooms, an ICT suite, a sensory room, a forest school area and a chapel. The school offers a wide range of clubs, from coding and chess to eco club and choir, and fields teams in football, tennis, netball, athletics, rounders and cricket. SEND provision covers specific learning difficulties, moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech and language difficulties, and autistic spectrum disorder. This is a school that suits families who value strong maths outcomes, a broad extracurricular offer, and a clear improvement trajectory from previous years.

Key Details

Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas's Academy

Helpful Guides for Parents