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Thomson House School

Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HYPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Inspection
Ofsted inspected
5 Good
Jul 2025
KS2 Results
83%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
46 1st-choice / 60 places
Ranking
🏆Top 10%
#1068 of 13,686 nationally

About Thomson House School

If you're a parent in Richmond upon Thames, the experience of other families at Thomson House School is a strong signal. In the most recent Parent View survey, covering September 2024 to September 2025, a remarkable 97% of the 248 respondents said they would recommend the school. The feedback is consistently positive: 99% of parents strongly agreed or agreed that their child is happy, and the same proportion felt their child is safe. The school is also heavily oversubscribed. For entry in 2025/26, there were 263 applications for just 60 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 4.38 to one. Of those, 46 families put Thomson House as their first preference, and 42 of them received an offer. This level of demand, combined with the near-unanimous parental endorsement, suggests a school that is highly valued by its local community and that families are keen to secure a place at.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Address27 Sheen Lane, London, Richmond upon Thames, SW14 8HY
HeadteacherJackie Sanders
Local AuthorityRichmond upon Thames
Number of Pupils371
Free School Meals (FSM)8.6%
School Capacity371 / 420 (88% full)

The full report on this school

What 248 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Jul 2025
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Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade in inspections of state-funded schools.

Source: Ofsted, 10 Sept 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
GymnasiumArt StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsLibraryForest SchoolOutdoor PlaygroundICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

AthleticsGymnasticsRoundersSwimmingFootballNetball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubCodingGardeningArt ClubFilm ClubChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Thomson House School

Thomson House School has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.