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Thames Christian School

Thames Christian School has a September 2027 Year 7 round with a written assessment, practical component and interviews.

Independent school · London, Wandsworth

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Planning your child’s next school? Explore entry to Thames Christian School below. For families preparing for the 11+, Plusling makes it easy to build skills and confidence one short quiz at a time.

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Meet the school

At a glance

Facts checked

School type
Independent school
Department for Education
Location
London, Wandsworth
Department for Education
Pupils
Coeducational
Department for Education
Registered ages
11–18
Department for Education

12 Grant Road, London, SW11 2FR

Plan your approach

Entry information

For September 2027 entry

Thames Christian School is accepting applications for September 2027 Year 7. The application deadline is 4 November 2026, followed by a written assessment on 12 November and pupil/parent interviews on 21 November; the school also describes a practical assessment component but does not name test subjects.

Entry stage: Year 7 (11+), September 2027 entry

Assessment provider: School entrance assessment

The admissions process

  • Submit the application form, latest report, registration fee and requested documents by 4 November 2026
  • Attend the written entrance assessment on 12 November 2026; Year 7 applicants also have a practical component
  • Pupil and parent/carer interviews are scheduled for 21 November 2026
  • The school seeks a current-school reference and considers applications individually

Read the official details: Admissions information from Thames Christian School

Go to the source

Official links for your shortlist

Use the school’s current admissions information to check which sample papers or familiarisation materials apply to your child’s entry year.

From subjects to skills

Explore Plusling’s 11+ practice subjects.

For families preparing for the 11+, these four practice areas offer a useful starting point. Use the relevant official assessment guidance to choose the skills your child needs.

English

A useful place to start

Read a short passage together. Ask your child to find evidence for an answer and explain unfamiliar words in context.

Build on it with Plusling

Build on that reading with Plusling’s English questions and explanations, then choose a topic to practise again.

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Maths

A useful place to start

Ask your child to explain their method, estimate the answer and check the final calculation. Notice which step needs more practice.

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Use Plusling’s original maths questions and worked explanations to make those next practice sessions count.

Start the 5-question maths quiz
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Verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Talk through word relationships, letter patterns and codes. Encourage your child to explain the rule before choosing an answer.

Build on it with Plusling

Explore words and logic with Plusling’s verbal reasoning quizzes, with feedback that helps the next attempt feel clearer.

Start the 5-question verbal reasoning quiz
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Non-verbal reasoning

A useful place to start

Look for changes in shape, position, shading and direction. Work out one rule at a time before checking it against the choices.

Build on it with Plusling

Give visual reasoning another go in Plusling, with original puzzles and explanations your child can return to.

Start the 5-question non-verbal reasoning quiz
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Keep the practical steps clear

Your application starting points

Use the official links on this page to answer these questions for your child’s entry year.

  1. Check the entry point and eligibility

    Confirm the year group, age requirements and any conditions that apply to your child.

  2. Put the right dates in your diary

    Note any published registration, assessment, application and offer-response dates that apply to your child’s route. They may be separate steps.

  3. Check the assessment guidance

    If an assessment applies, look for official examples, question formats, timings and answer instructions to help plan your child’s preparation.

  4. Check fees and financial support

    Look at fees, bursaries and scholarships, including any separate forms, evidence and deadlines.

Open the official admissions links →

Picture your child’s everyday life here.

An open day is a chance to look beyond the exam. Useful questions to take with you:

  • How do you help new pupils settle in and make friends?
  • Who can a child turn to when they feel worried or stuck?
  • How do you help pupils recover from a setback and discover their strengths?
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Know where to focus

Give their preparation a clear direction.

See the topics your child has practised, revisit questions that need another look and choose a focus for the next session. Plusling helps you put your time where it can be useful.

  • Topic summaries and practice history
  • Choose topics in Focus Practice
  • Progress to discuss with the adults helping them
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For families preparing for the 11+

Discover a friendlier way to practise.

Try Plusling together. Five free questions, clear explanations and a useful first step for your family’s 11+ preparation.

Before you apply

  • The school does not name Year 7 written-test subjects on its admissions page. The application deadline is 4 November 2026; contact the school promptly if it has passed.

Plusling’s guide to Thames Christian School is independently written. The school and its admissions authority publish the official arrangements.

Contains government school-register data licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Primary sources

  1. Thames Christian School: school details Department for Education
  2. Admissions – Thames Christian School Thames Christian School
  3. School policies Official school website