Admissions Guide Entry for 2027-28
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Welcome to Thomas’s Battersea A very warm welcome to Thomas’s Battersea. We are thrilled that you are considering joining our community. Our hope is that this guide helps answer any questions you may have regarding the various processes as you make this important decision for your child. Our fundamental aim as a school is for children to flourish in their education, and we do that at Thomas’s Battersea through three core objectives: 1
Our Values With kindness at the heart of everything we do.
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Our Breadth Where every child is encouraged, challenged and supported to find their something.
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Our Academic Success Our exceptional educational experience leading to progress and outstanding outcomes for every pupil.
These core objectives make up our identity. We hope to welcome you to see it for yourselves as you continue your explorations of our remarkable school. For further context and information, please see our Prospectus and Five-Year Plan. If you require any further information or have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. We would be delighted to speak with you. Rupert Hawkins Head
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At-a-Glance Admissions Pathways PL ACE S AVAIL ABLE
ENTRY P OINT
REG IS TR ATION OPENS
Kindergarten 3+
PRO CE SS
Registration on Birth.
Year Group on Entry: Kindergarten Age on Entry: 3-4
30 (2 classes of 15 children)
Birth – 18 months before entry
Offers Made 18 months before entry (i.e. March 2027 for September 2028)
66 (3 classes of 22 children)
Birth
Play-based assessment
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Year 5 – mid-Nov of Year 6
Discovery Morning (Jan Year 6)
Ad hoc
Enquire with Admissions
Individual assessment and taster morning
Reception - 4+ Year Group on Entry: Year R Age on Entry: 4-5 11+ Year Group on Entry: Year 7 Age on Entry: 11-12 Other Entry Points Year Group on Entry: Years 1-6 & 8 Age on Entry: Varies Registration fee: £180, non-refundable Scan to Register for Kindergarten or Reception
Scan to Register for Years 1 to 8
Contact Details For more information, please contact our Director of Admissions, Lara Gargour at: E: lgargour@thomas-s.co.uk T: +44 (0)20 7978 0640
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The Admissions Journey Step by Step
1. Enquire
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Complete an Enquiry Form to be updated on upcoming tours and the admissions process.
5. Discovery / Assessment We invite your child for an age-appropriate assessment session (see below).
2. Explore
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Attend a School Tour.
3. Register Complete the online Registration Form and pay registration £180 fee.
4 4. Confirmation We acknowledge receipt and confirm the next stage in the admissions process.
6. Reference and Reports
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We request information from the current setting, where appropriate.
7 7. Offer Decisions are issued within two weeks of the final assessment date.
8. Acceptance Return the Acceptance Form and deposit to secure the place.
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Entry-Specific Information and Assessment • Registration on birth
KINDERG ARTEN
• Offers: 18 months before entry
• Registration: From Birth
RECEP TION (4+)
• Assessment Sessions: From October 2026 • Components: • Small-group assessments (10-12 children). • We focus on social readiness, curiosity, and ensuring your child will thrive in our dynamic, busy environment.
• A tour is offered two weeks after the final session to support families’ decision‑making.
• Places are managed through a fair and equal waiting list.
• Families on the waiting list will be invited to join us as soon as a place becomes available.
• Offers: Made approximately two weeks following the last assessment.
• For Reception 2027 we will be offering an ‘Early Decision’ option for the families for further information please see our Admissions Policy.
• Registration closes: Rolling deadline depending
YE AR 1 & YE AR 2
on year group and available places.
• Assessment Day: From November 2026 • Components: • Meeting with Lower School Team • Standardised tests in mathematics and English • Phonics assessment • Class and break time spent with current cohort • Requirements: Reference from current school and most recent school report.
• Offers: Rolling
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YE AR 3
• Registration closes: Rolling deadline depending on year group and available places.
• Assessment Days: From November 2026 • Components: • Meeting with Prep School Team • Standardised tests in mathematics, English, verbal reasoning and non-verbal reasoning
• Reading assessment • Creative writing assessment • Class and break time spent with current cohort • Requirements: Reference from current school and most recent school report.
• Offers: Rolling
YE AR 4-6 & YE AR 8
• Registration closes: Rolling deadline depending on year group and available places.
• Assessment Day: From November 2026 • Creative writing and English assessment • Reading assessment • Group interview • An online test in mathematics, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning (for those who have not already completed a recognised assessment – further information below).
• Reference and Reports: A reference from the child’s current school will be required, along with their most recent report.
• Recognised online assessments: GL’s AAT, CAT4 / ISEB • Offers: Rolling
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• Registration closes: November 2026 (Year 6)
11+ ENTRY – YE AR 7
• Assessment Days: From November 2026 • Creative writing and English assessment • Reading assessment • Group interview • An online test in mathematics, English, verbal and non-verbal reasoning (for those who have not already completed a recognised assessment – further information below).
• Reference and Reports: A reference from the child’s current school will be required, along with their most recent report.
• Recognised online assessments: GL’s AAT, CAT4 / ISEB. • Offers: February 2027
DUAL APPLIC ATIONS TO THOMA S’ S BAT TER SE A AND THOMA S’ S COLLEG E
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Dual applications are for families seeking a place in Years 7 and 8 at Thomas’s Battersea with the certainty of continued education from Year 9 onwards at Thomas’s College. Dual applicants are typically assessed in their Year 6 using Thomas’s College’s assessment processes as outlined in the Thomas’s College Admissions Guide. The same criteria and timeline for selection are applied to Dual Applicants as those applying solely to Thomas’s College. Applicants who are offered a place at the College will then be invited to an additional interview at Thomas’s Battersea.
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Fees & Finances All tuition fees include VAT and are subject to annual review in Lent Term 2027. Updated figures will be published on our website. Our fees for the academic year 2026-2027 are below:
KINDERG ARTEN ( AG E S 3-4) TUITION FEE S PER TERM (exempt from VAT)
Full time
£7,500
3 Full days and 2 mornings
£6,160
Per afternoon (Thurs and Fri)
£720
Lunch (optional)
£350
*We offer the Government’s Funded Early Education Scheme of 15 hours universal entitlement children in our Kindergarten.
TUITION FEE S PER TERM (Including vat)
Lower School (Reception to Year 2)
£9,730
Prep School (Year 3 to Year 8)
£11,053
Lunch (compulsory)
£402
*The tuition fee includes art, computing, drama, music and sport in the curriculum, as well as dance and swimming in selected year groups. A full programme of day trips to museums, galleries and educational venues in London and beyond is included, although some charges may apply. The charge for lunch is payable in addition to the tuition fee.
REG IS TR ATION FEE AND DEP OSIT
SPECIFIED CHARG E S
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Registration Fee
£180
Deposit
£3,450
Examinations such as the ISEB Common Entrance examinations are charged at the cost laid down by the examination board. Additional charges apply for optional extra-curricular activities, including individual music, drama, and ballet tuition, as well as termly clubs. A current price list for these activities is available on our website.
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OP TIONAL E XPEDITIONS AND RE SIDENTIAL TRIPS
SIBLING DISCOUNT
These are charged as extra in arrears. Costs depend on the type, length and location of the trip and are published in advance.
Sibling discounts apply when multiple children attend Thomas’s London Day Schools concurrently:
• Second child: 1.5% • Third child: 5% • Fourth and subsequent children: 10% Discounts are adjusted if a sibling leaves and the total number of enrolled siblings changes.
TR AVEL AND TR ANSP ORT
Thomas’s Battersea occupies a prime location on Battersea High Street. We are a short stroll from the beautiful expanse of Battersea Park and a stone’s throw from the scenic River Thames. Our minibus service is managed on our behalf by Vectare, a specialist school transport management company. All bookings for our school bus routes are to be made via our online booking system. Fares The termly fares for the 2026/2027 school year are £630 for the Return service, and £516 for the One Way (AM) service. The price per journey is £11.
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FAQs Q: Does my child have an automatic through-route to Thomas’s College? A: For the pupils at Thomas’s Prep School, Thomas’s College offers an ‘Early Decision Route’ in Year 5. Q: Do you prepare children for 11+/13+ exit to other schools? A: Absolutely – our Future Schools team has an outstanding record of scholarships and offers to leading day and boarding schools. Leavers Destinations Q: Will assessments take SEND into account? A: Yes – please discuss any needs with us in advance so we can make appropriate arrangements. Q: What is your sibling’s policy? A: Thomas’s Battersea gives priority to siblings of current pupils, offering them places whenever possible, provided they meet the standard entry criteria and spaces are available.
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Pembridge Villas
Route Map
White City
Wood Lane
Coronet Cinema Notting Hill Gate
PLE A SE NOTE:
HOLLAND PARK
Holland Park
Tube Station
The map does not show PM routes. Shepherd’s Bush Market
HOLLAND PARK
Kensington High St / Wilko
Abbotsbury Road
Goldhawk Road
/ Ilchester Place
Kensington (Olympia)
A219
Melbury Road
/ Kensington High Street
Hammersmith
HAMMERSMITH
Earl’s Court
Barons Court West Kensington
EARL’S COURT
West Brompton
RIVER THAMES
Fulham Broadway
FULHAM
Bagley's Lane
Fulham Rd
/ Cresford Road
/ Winchendon Rd
Eelbrook Common
Parsons Green
/ Chipstead Street
Woodlawn Road New Kings Road Thomas Academy
Parson's Green
Broughton Road
/ Broughton Approach
HIG
HS TRE ET
Putney Bridge
RIVER THAMES
PUT NEY
A205
WANDSWORTH PARK
Putney
PUTNEY
A219
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East Putney
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HYDE PARK ESTATE
Kensington AM
Battersea & Nine Elms AM
HYDE PARK
KENSINGTON PALACE
Cadogan AM
South Kensington AM
Chelsea SW3 AM
Victoria AM
Fulham AM
Bus Stop
Tube Station
National Rail
Please note: This map only shows AM routes.
WESTMINSTER
London Victoria
SOUTH KENSINGTON
Pavilion Road
/ Pavilion Street
Elizabeth Street
Gloucester Road
Stanhope Gardens
'Starbucks' Stop RR
Gloucester Road
/ Eaton Square
Cadogon Square
Harrington Road
/ Petersham House
Tube Station
Ebury Street
Collingham Gardens
/ Elizabeth Street Sloane Square
The Little Boltons
Duke of York Square
Cranley Gardens
St Leonard’s Terrace
CHELSEA Chelsea Square
Evelyn Gardens Kings Rd
M&S
Tedworth Square
Beaufort Street Chelsea Park Gdns
Kings Rd
Ebury Bridge
National Army Museum
(A) Haris
Fulham Rd
Pimlico Road
RANELAGH GARDENS
Oakley Street
(B) Bluebird CREMORNE ESTATE
RIVER
Riverlight Quay
ES
THAM
(Stop E)
Kings Road
Pump House Lane
/ Fernshaw Stop (Edith Gr / Worlds End)
Nine Elms Station
(Stop J)
BATTERSEA PARK
chelsea harbour
Imperial Wharf
Queenstown Road
Alexandra Avenue Battersea Park Road
Union Grove Wandsworth Road
A3205
Townmead Road
Sainsbury's
winstanley estate
Petergate
Clapham Junction
Clapham Old Town
Clapham High Street
(Stop TN)
Wandsworth Town
A3
WANDSWORTH
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