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Thomson House School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Thomson House School is a free s primary school in London, Richmond upon Thames , serving pupils aged 4-11, with 371 pupils, and a capacity of 420 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

4-11

Age range

371

Pupils

420

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2015

Thomson House School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Thomson House School?

The catchment area for Thomson House School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

The catchment area for Thomson House School is set by Richmond upon Thames and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Richmond upon Thames before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Richmond upon Thames catchment area documents →

Thomson House School: 420 places, 88% filled: places available

Thomson House School has a published admission number of 420 places. 371 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 420 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 8.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Richmond upon Thames publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Richmond upon Thames school admissions →

Thomson House School: School Information

Full address
27 Sheen Lane, London, SW14 8HY
Local authority
Richmond upon Thames
School type
Free schools
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
4-11 years
Free school meals
8.6% of pupils
DfE URN
139549

Other Primary Schools in London

If Thomson House School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to Thomson House School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Thomson House School

What is the catchment area for Thomson House School?

The catchment area for Thomson House School is the geographic zone Richmond upon Thames uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Richmond upon Thames publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Thomson House School oversubscribed?

Thomson House School has a capacity of 420 places and currently has 371 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Richmond upon Thames.

What is the admissions policy for Thomson House School?

Admission to Thomson House School is managed by Richmond upon Thames. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Thomson House School cover?

Thomson House School is a primary school in London, Richmond upon Thames, serving pupils aged 4-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Thomson House School?

Thomson House School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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