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Welcome to Thornton College

Thornton College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 – 19 years. It is one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offers a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.

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WHY THORNTON?

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There are so many things that make a boarding education at Thornton College so special…

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Academic Life

Everything we do at Thornton College focuses on the happiness and welfare of the children in our care…

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Visit Thornton College from the comfort of your own home.  Press explore to start the tour; you can also click on the different areas of the school for further information…

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EXTRA CURRICULAR

There are opportunities for students to have lessons in Music, Speech & Drama and Ballet with peripatetic staff.
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At Thornton we get the very best out of every girl who joins us – not only in the classroom, but in creative and performing arts and on the sports field.
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SENIOR

At Thornton we get the very best out of every girl who joins us – not only in the classroom, but in creative and performing arts and on the sports field.
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NEWS & MEDIA

posted: 21 Jul 2025

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Shortlisted for Major Award
We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2025 Independent Girl’s School of the Year award.... Read More

posted: 21 Jul 2025

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OPEN MORNING
Our next Open Morning takes place on Saturday 27th September (10:00am-12:00pm). Dr Louise Shaw, Thornton's Headteacher, Clemmie O (Head Girl)... Read More
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posted: 03 Jul 2025

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Years 5 and 6 PGL Trip 2025 Gallery
Photo and video gallery from the Year 5 and Year 6 residential trip to Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. Click/tap on... Read More
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posted: 02 Jul 2025

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Spain Trip Gallery – June 2025
Photo gallery from the trip to Cala Llevado, Spain. The girls (from years 7 to 10) look like they're having... Read More
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posted: 02 Jul 2025

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Thornton Wow Disneyland Paris
Thornton has once again received fantastic audience reviews following performances by our choir at Disneyland Paris. ‘Where is this school... Read More
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WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING - SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER - COMMENCING 10:00

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