Thomson House School
27 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8HYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Thomson House School is a primary school in Richmond upon Thames for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 84 schools in Richmond upon Thames. It ranks 4th of 38 primary schools in Richmond upon Thames. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in July 2025, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 1 July 2025, report published 10 September 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Outstanding
- Personal development
- Outstanding
- Leadership and management
- Outstanding
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 1 July 2025
Pupils flourish in this aspirational and welcoming school. They benefit from the school's rich and ambitious curriculum, which inspires them to achieve highly. The school's inclusive ethos ensures pupils feel part of this close-knit community. Pupils make strong progress through the curriculum, from the early years to the end of Year 6. The school's published outcomes in reading and mathematics are significantly higher than what is achieved nationally. This is because the school has the highest expectations for pupils and supports them to achieve their very best. Pupils are very well encouraged by the school to develop more widely. They feel happy and safe. Pupils are exceptionally proud to attend their school. Staff form very strong relationships with pupils and give them a distinct voice in school life. The school encourages pupils to be responsible and caring citizens. For example, pupils design their own fundraising schemes to support their school, as well as local and national charities. They also take part in competitions such as debating and mathematics challenges. Pupils' behaviour and attitudes to learning are exemplary. They appreciate the school's values and show kindness and respect to each other. Pupils are very well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life in modern Britain.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
49 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
366 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Thomson House School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School | 0.2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 84% met the expected standard |
| Tower House School | 0.4 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| East Sheen Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
| Kew Riverside Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 73% met the expected standard |
| Barnes Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 96% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Free schools
- Sector
- Free school
- Trust
- WANDLE LEARNING TRUST
- Age range
- 4 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Ms Jackie Sanders
- Phone
- 02036082080
- Address
- 27 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8HY
- Local authority
- Richmond upon Thames
- URN
- 139549
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.