St Thomas More School
History of St Thomas More
Nearest underground station: Sloane Square
Education for boys and girls has been provided on these premises since 1845. The first foundation in 1885 was for 200 pupils and a school has been in existence on the site since that time.
The Sisters of Mercy, who ran a boarding school, decided to move from the site in 1954 so that the school could be modernised to accommodate 249 pupils. The advantages of the location soon became apparent. It is situated in the middle of Chelsea, a short walk from Sloane Square, and is surrounded by a wide variety of museums. The school rapidly increased in popularity.
Many of the original buildings have now been supplemented by modern buildings which house all the facilities for a mixed, comprehensive school.