Thames Christian School

Thames Christian School is an independent co-educational day It is owned by Thames Christian School, a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. The directors of the company are also the charity’s trustees and the school’s governors. The school, which was opened in September 2000, has recently moved into purpose-built premises close to Clapham Junction.

The inspection took into account the circumstances faced by schools during the COVID-19 pandemic and the restrictions imposed by government guidance at various points of the pandemic

The majority of pupils live locally, while the remainder travel from within a 12-mile radius of the The pupils reflect the many different cultural, social and economic backgrounds of the local area around Clapham Junction. Nationally standardised test data provided by the school indicate that the ability of the pupils is above average. The school has identified 35 pupils as having special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), which include dyslexia and dyspraxia, most of whom receive additional specialist help. It supports three pupils who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan. English is an additional language for eight pupils, of whom one receives support for their English. The school has identified 88 pupils with a particular academic gift or talent in sport, music or art. Their needs are met through personalised learning plans.

The Independent Schools Inspectorate (ISI) is approved by the Secretary of State to inspect schools which are, or whose heads are, in membership of the associations which form the Independent Schools Council (ISC) and report on the extent to which they meet the Independent School Standards (‘the standards’) in the Schedule to the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014. Additionally, inspections report on the school’s accessibility plan under Schedule 10 of the Equality Act 2010 and the ban on corporal punishment under section 548 of the Education Act 1996. Inspections also comment on the progress made to meet any compliance action points set out in the school’s most recent statutory inspection.

ISI inspections are also carried out under the arrangements of the ISC Associations for the maintenance and improvement of the quality of their membership.

The school aims for pupils to understand their innate value, both as an individual and as a member of the community, so that they become well rounded and compassionate young people, who embrace good character, personal responsibility and academic It intends for pupils to become wise leaders who nurture their skills and talents in preparation for life beyond school.