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of all EPQ grades were awarded at A*-A (2025)
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of all A Levels grades at A*-A or equivalent (2025)
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of all GCSE grades were awarded 9-8 (2025)

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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Boarding

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: 16 Dec 2025

NEWS & MEDIA

Nativity Play Gallery – Christmas 2025
A bumper photo gallery from our wonderful nativity play. Click/tap on an image to enlarge it. [gallery type='flickr' view='photosets' photoset_id='72177720330975254'... Read More

posted: 26 Nov 2025

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SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: RAF
Stuart Mulligan gave students a whistle-stop tour round the fantastic different job roles offered in the RAF. With a disciplined,... Read More

posted: 19 Nov 2025

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Marine Biology & Photography Careers Talk
We run a wide range of extra curricular clubs at Thornton, and a recent and extremely popular addition is the... Read More

posted: 18 Nov 2025

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Careers Event: Harper’s Law
PC Andrew Harper died when he suffered catastrophic injuries after a road traffic incident in 2019. There were fifteen key... Read More

posted: 12 Nov 2025

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Spotlight Careers: INVESTIN
Willow Herold from InvestIn spoke to all students from Years 9-13 about the fantastic programmes the organisation offers, and emphasised... Read More
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PREP SCIENCE DISCOVERY MORNING - 24TH JANUARY

Join us for our Prep Science Discovery Morning on Saturday 24th January (9:30-11:30) for a morning of exploration and wonder as we showcase all that Thornton has to offer young minds.

From elephants toothpaste to troll hair dye, it is set to be an amazing morning of learning and fun for prospective students and families.

To book your place email admissions@thorntoncollege.com or call 01280 812610.