Thomas's Fulham A GSG School
- Thomas's Fulham
Hugon Road
London
SW6 3ES - Head: Miss Annette Dobson
- T 020 7751 8200
- F 020 7751 8201
- E [email protected]
- W www.thomas-s.co.uk
- An independent school for boys and girls aged from 4 to 11.
- Boarding: No
- Local authority: Hammersmith & Fulham
- Pupils: 439
- Religion: Non-denominational
- Fees: £19,335 - £21,630 pa
- Open days: See website
- Review: View The Good Schools Guide Review
- Ofsted report: View the Ofsted report
- Linked schools: Thomas's Battersea, Thomas's Kensington, Thomas's Clapham
What The Good Schools Guide says..
The arts – particularly music and drama – form a central part of life. Very popular plays – ‘a big deal’ for both children and parents – are put on in the school’s own theatre by all year groups. There is enthusiasm all round about games, both competitive and recreational. Happy, eager children look you straight in the eye and teachers appear to...
What the school says...
Our aim at Thomas's Fulham is to provide a broad, balanced, stimulating curriculum which focuses on enjoyment, learning and individual achievement simultaneously, allowing each child to be fulfilled and achieve his or her best. We recognise and develop pupils' strengths and identify and support weaknesses.
'The School is primarily described as rounded, sociable, energetic and sporty. The emphasis on kindness and the inclusive nature of music, drama and sporting activities are highly valued by parents and promote a positive 'have a go' attitude.' Summary comment from parent survey carried out by RSAcademics in 2011. ...Read more
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What The Good Schools Guide says
Headmistress
Since 2005, Annette Dobson (opened the school). A low-key dresser with a laugh that reaches her eyes, we found her very engaging. Wanted to be a teacher from the get-go – studied geography and education at Homerton College, Cambridge. After a spell at North Bridge House, she crossed London to Thomas’s Clapham, heading up the lower school, collecting a postgraduate degree and completing a study in phonics. Also a governor at Lambrook School.
More aware than ever of the need to keep abreast of the numerous practical and technological changes in her world. Keeps her feet firmly in the playground by maintaining a close, personal involvement with each child – parents say she ‘really cares’. On Monday mornings she stands by the door and shakes them all by the hand, modelling...
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Special Education Needs
All children are screened for possible learning issues annually from Year 1. Extra input from Occuational Therapists, Dyslexia therapists and the like is then offered. Teaching Assistants are used to support children in class when necessary. If appropriate Individual Education Plans are operated.
| Condition | Provision for in school |
|---|---|
| ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder | Y |
| Aspergers | Y |
| Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorders | |
| CReSTeD registered for Dyslexia | |
| Dyscalculia | |
| Dysgraphia | |
| Dyslexia | |
| Dyspraxia | |
| English as an additional language (EAL) | |
| Genetic | |
| Has an entry in the Autism Services Directory | |
| Has SEN unit or class | |
| HI - Hearing Impairment | |
| Hospital School | |
| Mental health | |
| MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty | |
| MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment | |
| Natspec Specialist Colleges | |
| OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability | |
| Other SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| PD - Physical Disability | |
| PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty | |
| SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health | |
| SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication | |
| SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty | |
| Special facilities for Visually Impaired | |
| SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty | |
| VI - Visual Impairment |
Who came from where
| School | Year | Places |
|---|---|---|
| Merlin School | 2020 | 2 |
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