Opened in 2005, Thomas’s Fulham stands here on Hugon Road. It is an independent school for children aged 4 to 11. This school is part of the Thomas’s London Day Schools family.
Thomas’s Fulham started with Joanna Thomas. She needed a good school for her children. In 1971, she created a kindergarten. Today, the Thomas’s family still runs the schools. There are now four prep schools, a kindergarten, and a senior school.
Joanna Thomas was an actress. She married David. He was a Gurkha officer. They lived in the Far East until 1969. In 1971, Joanna got a part in a TV serial. It took a year to film. She needed childcare for her youngest son Ben who was two. She also needed money for her children’s education. So Joanna started a kindergarten in a church hall in Pimlico.
Here at Thomas’s Fulham, Principal Annette Dobson leads the school. She says her staff is enthusiastic. They focus on 21st-century problem-solving. They encourage social responsibility. They believe in endless possibilities.
Thomas’s Fulham can accommodate 450 pupils. Currently, there are 439 students. The school is co-educational. It accepts both boys and girls. The school has a Christian ethos but is non-denominational.
Parents can register their children soon after birth. Entry can be selective. Thomas’s Schools Foundation may help families with financial needs. Thomas’s Fulham aims to provide a well-rounded education. It prepares children for future success. The school has no boarding facilities. It is strictly a day school.
Thomas’s Fulham stands as a testament to one woman’s vision. Joanna Thomas saw a need and filled it. From a small kindergarten, a network of schools grew. Thomas’s Fulham continues to uphold her values. It provides quality education for young children in Fulham.