Thomas’s College

I think the vibes are very different between the two - it’s a very difficult decision, both great schools and we were choosing between these plus more. Feel free to message me if you want.

I can really sympathise with this, similar situation to you last year where my son had been going on about how much he wanted to go to another much more established/‘prestigious’ school and he’s ended up at Thomas’s and is absolutely loving it. Feel free to message me if you want.

Hello. Also would like to hear.
Our DD has been offered a Year 7 place with Master's award for sport. Thomas's just felt like a really good fit for her and we can picture her being very happy there.
She has also been offered a place at Wimbledon High, which was originally her first choice earlier in the process. At the time that was the school she was most excited about, so it feels odd now to be hesitating.
We’re now completely torn. One school feels warm and “right” on instinct, the other was the clear favourite for a long time. DD is happy to go to either, which almost makes it harder!
Has anyone been in a similar situation. What helped you make the final decision toward Thomas's?

Hello yes am also interested to hear. Our son has an offer for Y9 2026 (also one from Ibstock so any additional comparison super helpful). I've only heard positive things, but obviously it's still so new and Y9 will be small (I'm not sure how small?) so choice of friends might be limited (?). And the 'optional GCSE' pathway untested - though agree GCSE's are outdated. Also about the performing arts - his current school puts on amazing productions. From what I remember Thomas' doesn't have its own school theatre but can use a local theatre for bigger productions? Thank you :)

I have a child in year 7 and he is absolutely loving it. I get the feeling they try and get the children to work to the best of their ability and for me it doesn't feel high pressured.

My child seems to get the vast majority of his homework done at school, so have seen him do minimal at home, which is fine by me. Feel that pastoral care is good and lots of focus on kindness.

Lots of clubs and lots going on. Also feel that the school takes parent feedback really seriously. e.g. There was feedback about too much homework being on iPads and now the screen-related homework has massively reduced this term.

Feel free to PM me if you want to chat in more detail but from my experience so far, I am really impressed.

Also interested in this. Thanks