Thomas Tallis School

Located in Kidbrooke, south-east London, Thomas Tallis School is a large co-educational secondary school providing places to pupils aged 11-18. The school was originally founded in 1971. In 2012 it moved into a brand-new purpose-built building on the site of a former airfield.

With capacity for around 2,000 students, Thomas Tallis is larger than the average secondary school. It operates a large sixth form, welcoming students who have come up through Thomas Tallis School, as well as pupils from other schools in the local area.

Headteacher

Mr Steve Parsons

Values and vision

Thomas Tallis School encourages its students to be kind, honest, fair, respectful and optimistic. The secondary school is proud of its diversity and encourages acceptance of all faiths and belief systems. Teachers deliver Character Education, which supports students to develop their own independent moral compass, and to understand the importance of their education and the value of hard work.  The school aspires to deliver 'education to understand the world and change it for the better'.

Ofsted report (Feb 2024)

'Thomas Tallis continues to be a good school.'

​'the school has high expectations of all pupils.’

'pupils are supported through exceptional pastoral care.’

‘The curriculum is broad and ambitious’.

‘Teachers are passionate subject experts. Their strong subject knowledge enables them to present subject content clearly to pupils, particularly in the sixth form.’

​‘Pupils behave well in class and are polite and respectful around the school site. Lessons are not disrupted by poor behaviour. Working relationships between pupils and staff are strong.'

View Thomas Tallis School's latest Ofsted report