News & Events
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…
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 an image to enlarge it.
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 a fabulous time! Click/tap an image to enlarge it.
Thornton Wow Disneyland Paris
Thornton has once again received fantastic audience reviews following performances by our choir at Disneyland Paris. ‘Where is this school from? They are amazing.’ ‘It made the hair stand up on the back of my arms when they sang.’ ‘Magnifique! Magnifique!’
Summer Ball Gallery
Photo gallery from the Summer Ball at the Atrium, Whittlebury Hall on Friday 27th July. Click an image to enlarge it.
Thornton Fete Gallery
Our traditional Thornton Fete and Fun Dog Show was as popular as ever. The gallery, a combination of photographs taken by Mr Davies and Yr 13 photography student Jasleen K, captures some of the activities on the day. Click on an image to enlarge it.
Spotlight Seminar: Buckingham University
A number of Year 12s are interested in applying to study Law at Buckingham University and we were delighted to provide a bespoke seminar with two lecturers from the Faculty. This gave our students the unique opportunity to find out more about the course, solicitor and barrister pathways and the LLM International and Commercial Law…
