News & Events
John Lewis: Business Careers Trip
A group of Year 10 Business students had a tour round Magna Park 1 in Milton Keynes. John Lewis’ impressive huge distribution centre is semi automated and services both the retail store and online customers, providing houseware, fashion and electronic goods. Students learnt about the different systems and processes on the state of the art…
MK Schools Lit Fest
We are so proud of this groundbreaking initiative! BBC Look East joined us this year to celebrate our commitment to supporting and engaging with local schools. Students from age 4-18 took part in author workshops and the event inspired imaginative thinking, literacy skills and creativity. Creativity is the key that unlocks the door to so…
Spotlight Careers: BLMK Health and Care Academy
On this occasion, we were joined by a team from Bedford Hospital to showcase their fantastic virtual Health and Care Programme. This is an excellent way for students aged 14-18 who are interested in a career in Healthcare to explore the many different roles in the NHS. The programme includes role-play, simulation, demonstrations, behind the…
SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: HIGHER EDUCATION
We are fortunate to have built fantastic links with Oxford Brookes University, and as part of their PHSE programme, the Year 11s had a bespoke talk on Higher Education. Stuents learnt that there are 50,000 subjects that you can study at university, which include niche degrees such as Baking Technology, Circus and Physical Theatre and…
YEAR 12 ALUMNI NETWORKING EVENT
We were delighted to welcome a fantastic group of old girls to our annual networking evening. Last week at Law Fest we heard from employers that they consider networking to be hugely important in securing jobs, and this event allows our Year 12s to develop this skill as they find out more about different sectors…
LawFest
A group of Year 11 and 12 students attended a fantastic LawFest hosted by Buckingham University. Prestigious law firms such as Dentons, Pictons, EMW, Osborne Morris and Morgan, Travers Smith and Machins were in attendance. Speakers were from different specialist areas including Property Litigation, Corporate, Family and Commercial. Milton Keynes Council also took part and emphasised…
MK SCHOOLS LIT FEST RETURNS
MK Schools Lit Fest Returns – A Celebration of Stories and Imagination at Thornton College Get ready for a day of literary magic as Thornton College proudly hosts the MK Schools Lit Fest on Tuesday, 7th October 2025. This exciting event promises to be a celebration of storytelling, creativity, and inspiration for students and book lovers alike. The festival will…
SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: MUSIC LOGISTICS MANAGER
We were thrilled that our opening talk of this academic year was given by Alex Bazalgette, Music Logistics Manager at the National Theatre. Alex has been in post for under a year and has already worked on some amazing productions including Inter Alia, London Road, and Here We Are. His role includes designing orchestra pits,…
OUTSTANDING GCSE RESULTS
Following the outstanding Post-16 results last week, we are delighted to announce another year of exceptional GCSE results. A superb 49.3% of all grades were awarded at 7-9 (A-A**), with 37% of these awarded at the very highest 8-9 (A*-A**). An unprecedented 16% of students achieved grades at 8-9 in all their GCSE qualifications. These…
Exceptional Achievements for Sixth Formers
Thornton College is delighted to announce another year of exceptional achievement for its Sixth Form students. Following two years of dedication, resilience and ambition, students have received outstanding results across A Levels, BTEC and CTEC qualifications, alongside impressive results for those completing their Extended Project Qualifications. This year students have secured places at a wide…
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. This recognition is a testament to the fantastic work of staff and students at Thornton and is a fitting celebration for the end of what has been a brilliant academic year.
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) and Deborah D (Deputy Head Girl) will give talks about what makes Thornton so special. Tours of the school will also be available with our students as guides, giving you the opportunity to ask them…
