360 Tour
Office 365
School Cloud
Twitter
Facebook
Tucasi
Ofsted
We are delighted to share the outcome of Thamesmead School’s June 2026 Ofsted inspection and celebrate what this recognition says about our school community today, and our ambition for our students.
Conducted under Ofsted’s new inspection framework, the visit focused on everyday practice and the visible impact of school life. You will remember that this inspection took place during a significant heatwave which added an extra layer of challenge to the experience. We are proud that inspectors recognised the many strengths of Thamesmead, judging the school as meeting the expected standard in all areas, with Achievement and Inclusion recognised as strong.
The report changes are explained by Ofsted in their guide for parents which you can watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbl0FvY976g
You will notice in this video explanation of the new gradings that the expected grade means that the school is doing everything that they should be doing. Expected standard is described as a high standard that shows that your child is receiving everything they need and deserve. Strong standard is described as marking out excellent, consistent work that is making a real difference for children and learners.
Inspectors described Thamesmead as follows:
- A school where pupils produce high-quality work across all subjects.
- Pupils gain the qualifications they need to go to ambitious destinations.
- Leaders ensure that the curriculum is high quality and teaching is highly effective.
- Staff know pupils well and ensure that they meet their individual needs in lessons.
- Pupils are respectful to each other and to adults. Pupils behave well.
- Leaders prioritise the pastoral care of pupils. They ensure that pupils get the support they need.
- Pupils feel that they belong.
We encourage families to read the full report and celebrate this fantastic achievement with us:
10463866 – Thamesmead School – 137237 Ofsted Report June 2026
What did Ofsted say about us?
“Pupils achieve very well in lessons. They produce work of a high quality, which demonstrates the depth of their understanding.”
“Pupils are well prepared for their next stages of education. They gain the qualifications they need to go to ambitious destinations.”
“Leaders ensure that the curriculum is high quality and teaching is highly effective.”
“Staff know pupils well and ensure that they meet their individual needs in lessons.”
“Leaders have implemented effective behaviour systems. Teachers use consistent strategies to ensure that pupils behave well.”
“Pupils are respectful to each other and to adults.”
“Pupils want to do well and work hard in their lessons to achieve their best.”
“Leaders ensure that pupils get the support they need to behave and thrive in lessons.”
“Leaders have developed an effective curriculum across all subjects. Expert teachers support pupils to secure the knowledge they need to access the secondary curriculum.”
“Leaders are passionate about the school.”
“Staff are ambitious for pupils and are proud to work at Thamesmead School.”
“Leaders prioritise the pastoral care of pupils. They ensure that pupils get the support they need.”
“Pupils feel that they belong.”
” Pupils behave well. They are polite and respectful. Pupils show positive attitudes to their learning in lessons.”