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THRIVE AT THORNTON

Thornton College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 - 18 years.
Set in 25 acres of beautiful grounds, email admissions@thorntoncollege.com for a personalised tour.

THRIVE AT THORNTON

"Pupils’ positive and motivated attitude towards their learning is a key factor in their success."
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

THRIVE AT THORNTON

"The quality of pupils’ academic and other achievements is excellent."
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

THRIVE AT THORNTON

""Pupils show an acute sense of respect for each other and recognise the school’s important role in creating a positive, encouraging and welcoming environment where they can develop and flourish as true individuals.""
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

THRIVE AT THORNTON

"Pupils have an outstanding, secure sense of their self-knowledge."
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

THRIVE AT THORNTON

"In Early Years Foundation Stage, EYFS, children’s language skills develop rapidly through carefully targeted open ended questions and the stimulating use of outdoor education."
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

THRIVE AT THORNTON

"Pupils are enthusiastic readers from an early age, read aloud with ease and feeling and then discuss the content with the class."
- ISI Inspection Report October 2022 -

100
Of Sixth Formers achieved their first choice university in 2020 and 2021.
97
Of parents would recommend Thornton to family and friends (Parent Survey - Summer 2020).
98
Of all GCSE Examinations grades 9 – 4 (A* - pass) - Summer 2020.

Welcome to Thornton College

Thornton College is a leading independent day and boarding school for girls aged 3 – 18 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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PREP

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: 23 Nov 2022

NEWS & MEDIA

Spotlight Careers: Kierat Ranautta-Sambhi
This week we welcomed back an Old Thorntonian, Kierat Ranautta-Sambhi to share her career journey. Kierat currently works for Albany... Read More

posted: 17 Nov 2022

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Women In Engineering – Niftylift
A group of Year 9 girls enjoyed a fantastic day with Niftylift, taking part in a range of activities across... Read More

posted: 09 Nov 2022

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Spotlight Careers: Celia Forbes
This week’s Spotlight Careers Talk was led by Celia Forbes, a Junior PR Officer for the Kennel Club. Celia was... Read More

posted: 28 Oct 2022

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Geography Trip to Iceland
At the beginning of the October half-term, the geography department took 33 girls to Iceland. It was a fantastic trip... Read More

posted: 13 Oct 2022

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LawFest
A group of budding lawyers from Years 11 and 12 attended a fabulous LawFest event at Oakgrove School, alongside students... Read More
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