Admissions
A WARM WELCOME
Admissions
A very warm welcome to your admissions journey. Below you will find details about the admissions process at Thomas’s Clapham and guidance on how to apply for a place at our various entry points.
Our Admissions team is also on hand to answer any further questions you may have, and would be delighted to show you around the school at one of our open days.
Please contact me directly or complete one of the forms linked below.
Genie Jones
Head of Admissions
Speak with the Team
If you would like to speak to a member of the team or receive our Admissions Guide, please complete our Enquiry Form.
Enquire
Register for Reception
If you would like to register your child for Reception, please complete our Registration Form. Please note parents can only apply for one Thomas’s prep school.
Register
Register for Year 1 to Year 8
If you would like to register your child for a place in Year1 to Year 8, please complete our Registration Form. Please note parents can only apply for one Thomas’s prep school.
RegisterEntry Points
We have various entry points at Thomas’s Clapham, which we have detailed below. Because demand regularly exceeds our available places, early registration is highly recommended.
If you are interested in applying for a place in the upcoming academic year 2026-2027 please contact us directly.
Reception (4+)
Reception is our main entry point and we aim to have a year group of 84 pupils made up of four classes. Registration is open from birth, but we encourage families to visit the school prior to registration.
Years 1 to 6 (age 5 to 11)
Entry into Years 1 to 6 is through occasional places. Please contact us directly, or complete our Enquiry Form for further information and timelines.
Years 7 and 8
Year 7 is an entry point for us at Thomas’s Clapham, which could be the right choice for your child if you are looking for a pastoral and academic stepping stone between Years 6 and 9.
Please note parents can only apply for one Thomas’s prep school.
Ballot: Reception
Around 18 months before entry, children who are registered for Reception are selected through an electronic ballot. Once an offer has been accepted, the School meets with parents and play sessions are held for the children.
Assessment: Year 1 to Year 8
Children are invited into Thomas’s Clapham to spend a morning with us, where they will sit standardised assessments in English and Maths. They will also spend time with their current cohort and meet with the relevant teaching teams. Offers are made shortly after assessment.
International Families
While we warmly welcome international applicants who already hold the legal right to live and study in the UK, please note that the school does not sponsor student visas.
We prefer to meet children in person, however, online assessments can be arranged in certain circumstances for families based overseas.
