Thomson House School

  • Primary
  • Free school
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted judgements: Outstanding

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

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths88%

88%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths33%

33%, 25 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

366 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals10.4%

10.4%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language31.4%

31.4%, 9.8 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support8.2%

8.2%, 6.6 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan1.6%

1.6%, 4.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Thomson House School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School0.2 milesOfsted: Good84% met the expected standard
Tower House School0.4 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
East Sheen Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Outstanding83% met the expected standard
Kew Riverside Primary School0.6 milesOfsted: Good73% met the expected standard
Barnes Primary School0.7 milesOfsted: Outstanding96% 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
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.