Thames Christian School

What Thames Christian School does

Thames Christian School is a co-educational independent secondary school serving pupils aged 11-18 from a single RIBA award-winning, BREEAM excellent-rated purpose-built site adjacent to Clapham Junction station in Wandsworth, London. Founded in 2000 and structured as a charitable foundation (Company Number 03986193, Charity Number 1081666), the school delivers GCSE and A Level programmes with class sizes of 8-18 in Key Stage 3, 6-16 in Key Stage 4, and tutorial-sized groups in the Sixth Form, supported by a 1:6 staff-to-pupil ratio across 31 employees. Its core academic offering is supplemented by creative arts (visual and performing arts, 3D Design), Duke of Edinburgh's Award at Bronze/Silver/Gold levels, and a Tanzania community service partnership with Go Make A Difference.

The school operates from facilities that include a 200-seat retractable-seating theatre with touring-grade audio/visual systems, purpose-built science laboratories for A Level study, a STEAM workshop with laser cutter and 3D printing, an eight-station cookery classroom, and a semi-sprung dance studio. It has developed its own 5C AI framework for age-appropriate AI literacy, achieving Silver AI Quality status with the Good Future Foundation, and holds CReSTeD recognition for provision of support to pupils with mild Specific Learning Difficulties.

Revenue is generated primarily through termly tuition fees (£8,980 per term exclusive of VAT for Years 7-11 in 2026/2027; £10,296 per term inclusive of VAT for Sixth Form in 2025/2026), paid monthly or termly by direct debit, with a £150 non-refundable Sixth Form registration fee and a half-term deposit on acceptance. Ancillary revenue streams include Specialist SEND one-to-one tuition, optional extras such as lunches, overseas trips, and instrumental/drama lessons, and a Facilities Hire offering for the theatre, dance studio, cookery classroom, and commercial kitchen. The go-to-market is direct, relationship-led admissions via prospectus requests, open mornings, personal tours, entrance assessments, interviews, and references, with scholarships of up to 20% of fees awarded annually for Academic, Art, Music, Performing Arts, and Sports excellence without regard to parental income.

Name

Thames Christian School

Legal name

Thames Christian School

Website

https://thameschristianschool.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Thames Christian School is a co-educational independent secondary school for pupils aged 11-18, located in a RIBA award-winning building near Clapham Junction in Wandsworth, London, delivering GCSE and A Level programmes with small classes and a 1:6 staff-to-pupil ratio.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Secondary Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Faith-Based (Religious) K–12 Schools (EDAJABAC)

Keywords

• Independent secondary education
• GCSE and A Level programs
• Learning difficulties support
• Creative arts education
• School facilities hire

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees: Primary revenue from termly tuition fees charged to parents. Fees are charged per term with options to pay termly or monthly by direct debit. Discounts can be applied to fees paid in advance. The school is a charitable foundation meaning all income is invested into education delivery rather than distributed as dividends. Fees for academic year 2026/2027 are £8,980 per term exclusive of VAT (£10,776 inclusive of 20% VAT). Sixth Form fees for 2025/2026 were £10,296 per term inclusive of VAT.
2. Facilities Hire: Cutting-edge facilities including hall/theatre, dance studio, cookery classroom, and classrooms are available for hire to individuals and groups. The hall accommodates up to 200 with additional seating for 60. Adjacent commercial kitchen designed to cater up to 400 covers. Rental rates are competitive and tailored to different durations and usage requirements.
3. Learning Support (SEND): Specialist one-to-one tuition for pupils with mild Specific Learning Difficulties such as dyslexia, dyspraxia or dyscalculia is provided at additional charge beyond standard school fees.
4. Optional Extras: School lunches, overseas trips, and extra-curricular instrumental or drama lessons are charged separately as optional extras beyond base tuition fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Thames Christian School is a co-educational independent secondary school for pupils aged 11-18 delivering GCSE and A Level programmes alongside creative arts, co-curricular enrichment, and SEND learning support. It operates from a purpose-built RIBA award-winning facility near Clapham Junction in Wandsworth, London, with small class sizes (typically 8-18 in KS3, 6-16 in KS4, tutorial-sized in KS5) and a flexible, personalised curriculum. The school is a charitable foundation; revenue comes from tuition fees, optional extras, facilities hire, and specialist learning support charges.

Product overview

Thames Christian School is a co-educational independent secondary school for pupils aged 11-18, offering a unified educational service centered on GCSE and A Level programs. The core academic offering comprises the Sixth Form A Level provision with flexible subject combinations and the comprehensive GCSE program featuring separate sciences, arts, and languages. Creative Arts (visual and performing arts, design technology, music, drama) and Co-Curricular Activities (clubs, trips, Duke of Edinburgh's Award) extend the educational experience. Additional services include Facilities Hire, Scholarships and Bursaries, and Learning Support for pupils with mild Specific Learning Difficulties. The school operates from RIBA award-winning premises near Clapham Junction.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• GCSE Programme Comprehensive GCSE curriculum including separate sciences, visual and performing arts, languages (French, Spanish, Mandarin), humanities, and computer science with flexible option blocking, delivered in classes of 6-16 pupils for students in Years 10-11.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature6 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Henley HalebrowncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHenley Halebrown are the architects who designed the school's purpose-built premises near Clapham Junction. The building received a RIBA award and was nominated for a Civic Trust Award, receiving Highly Commended recognition. The judges commented that the building 'demonstrates how thoughtful design can respond to environmental and spatial constraints to successfully create a dual-use development in an urban context.'
• Go Make A Difference (GMAD)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe school partners with Go Make A Difference charity for a two-week trip to rural Tanzania where pupils build goat sheds, water tanks, support local health initiatives, schools and reforestation. This partnership was awarded the Independent Schools Association Award for 'Outstanding Contribution for International Understanding' in recognition of its unique grassroots nature.
• Independent Schools Association (ISA)coreOthersThames Christian School is a member of the Independent Schools Association. The school participates in ISA competitions including drama and art competitions. The school won the ISA Award for 'Outstanding Contribution for International Understanding' for the Tanzania trip.
• ISASchoolsminorOthersListed on the ISASchools website as a member institution. The school displays the ISA accreditation on its website footer.
• Good Future FoundationcoreOthersThe Good Future Foundation awarded Thames Christian School a Silver Award in AI Quality for demonstrating good progress in AI integration across the school. The school progressed from Bronze to Silver within nine months, recognised for implementing its own '5C' AI framework with age-appropriate AI literacy and pupil involvement.
• ArcelorMittal LtdminorOthersIrina Gorbounova, a senior executive at ArcelorMittal Ltd, gave a presentation to Thames students during British Science Week on the XCarb Innovation Fund which supports startups developing technologies to accelerate the steel industry's transition to carbon-neutral steelmaking.
• British Science WeekminorOthersThe school participates in British Science Week, hosting guest speakers. In 2025, Themba Kaonga, a radio-frequency design engineer, joined digitally to discuss satellite technology. Both speakers emphasised the importance of adaptability and the exciting possibilities that science and technology offer.
• SOAS University of LondonminorOthersThames students who study Mandarin attended Chinese Bridge, a Mandarin speaking competition at SOAS where they interacted with degree students. Mrs Ng takes Mandarin pupils to London's Chinatown for cultural treasure hunts and ordering practice.
• St John Bosco CollegeminorOthersA group of Year 7 and 8 Thames students were invited by Marsha de Cordova MP to a Social Media Roundtable held at St John Bosco College, alongside students from other schools, to discuss the challenges of social media and potential ban for under 16s.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Dulwich College: Large, well-established independent day school in South London serving boys aged 11-18 (co-ed Sixth Form). Competes for the same South London fee-paying families as Thames but offers a much broader portfolio of facilities and extracurricular breadth.
• City of London School: Independent day school for boys aged 10-18 located on the Thames embankment, with strong academic profile. Comparable curriculum offering but operates at significantly larger scale with much stronger brand recognition.
• North London Collegiate School: Highly selective independent day school for girls aged 4-18 with campuses in London and abroad. Comparable academic rigour and curriculum offering; significantly larger scale and stronger brand recognition.
• James Allen's Girls' School (JAGS): Independent day school for girls aged 4-18 in Dulwich, South London. Comparable South London fee-paying market and strong academic outcomes; differentiated by single-sex provision and significantly larger scale.
• Alleyn's School: Long-established co-educational independent day school in Dulwich, South London. Directly comparable location, age range (11-18), and curriculum; operates at larger scale and longer standing reputation.

Direct peers

• Emanuel School: Co-educational independent day school in Wandsworth/Battersea with a Christian foundation, serving pupils aged 10-18. Comparable in faith-based ethos, central-south-west London location, and broad GCSE/A Level offering to Thames.
• Reed's School: Independent day and boarding school in Cobham, Surrey, founded on a Christian ethos. Comparable faith-based heritage and secondary-age offering, though it draws from a broader commuter-belt catchment.
• Trinity School, Croydon: Independent day school in Croydon with a Christian foundation, co-educational for ages 3-18. Shares faith-based ethos and London commuter-belt catchment with Thames Christian School.
• More House School: Catholic independent day school in Knightsbridge, London, for boys aged 10-18 (and girls in the Sixth Form). Closely comparable faith-based positioning and small-scale, tutorial-style ethos to Thames.
• Whitgift School: Independent day school in Croydon founded on a Christian (originally Croydon Whitgift Foundation) heritage, serving boys aged 10-18 with co-educational Sixth Form. Directly comparable faith-based independent model operating in Greater London.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

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