Thames Christian School
Thames Christian School is an independent school in Wandsworth for pupils aged 11 to 18. It has a Christian religious character. It has 188 pupils on roll. The latest Ofsted rating for Thames Christian School is Good, from an inspection in May 2010. In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.1, and 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Ofsted inspection: May 2010. GCSE results: 2017. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Christian |
| Address | 12 Grant Road London SW11 2FR |
| Phone | 02072283933 |
| Reference Number | 132237 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 188 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 63.3%
Girls: 36.7% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|
Thames Christian College is performing well as an independent secondary school, providing a good quality of education to its students aged 11 to 16. The school, located in Battersea, has shown significant improvements since its last inspection, particularly in student attainment and curriculum quality. Parents are highly supportive, and students feel secure within the school's nurturing environment. Notably, the school's provision for students' spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development is exceptional, and students make good progress across a broad curriculum suited to their needs. While the overall performance of the school is strong, there are some areas for enhancement, particularly regarding the teaching methods, which can become too teacher-led at times. Active and practical learning opportunities have been identified as an important aspect for further development. Ensuring that student voices are better represented in decision-making through an empowered school council is also recommended for improving engagement and development within the school community.
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Apr 2010 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Apr 2010 | Light touch inspection |
| 12 Sep 2007 | Standard inspection: |
Strengths
- Good quality of education with overall good teaching and assessment.
- Robust safeguarding arrangements ensuring student safety.
- Outstanding provision for spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
- Broad and balanced curriculum tailored to student needs.
- High rates of student progress, especially in key subjects.
- Excellent rapport between teachers and students fostering a positive learning environment.
Areas for Improvement
- Teaching can sometimes be too teacher-led, limiting active learning.
- The role of the school council could be further developed to incorporate student views.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.1 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 57% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 63% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Points
| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.78 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 40 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 26.7% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 31.4% of pupils at Thames Christian School were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 4.3% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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What is Thames Christian School's Ofsted rating?
The latest Ofsted rating for Thames Christian School is Good, from an inspection in May 2010.
When was Thames Christian School last inspected by Ofsted?
Thames Christian School was last inspected in May 2010.
How many pupils does Thames Christian School have?
Thames Christian School has 188 pupils on roll.
What age range does Thames Christian School cover?
Thames Christian School for pupils aged 11 to 18.
What are Thames Christian School's GCSE results?
In 2017 its average Attainment 8 score was 51.1, and 57% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Thames Christian School?
Thames Christian School is at 12 Grant Road, London, SW11 2FR.