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THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aged 3 - 18 years IN THE AREA
We are one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offer a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aged 3 - 18 years IN THE AREA
We are one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offer a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aged 3 - 18 years IN THE AREA
We are one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offer a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aged 3 - 18 years IN THE AREA
We are one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offer a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
THE ONLY LEADING INDEPENDENT DAY & BOARDING SCHOOL FOR GIRLS Aged 3 - 18 years IN THE AREA
We are one of the most successful non-selective schools in the UK and offer a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
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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There are so many things that make a boarding education at Thornton College so special…

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

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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: 29 Jul 2022

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Open Morning – Saturday 8th October 2022
We welcome prospective parents into our school on Saturday 8th October 2022 (commencing 10:00 am) where you will be offered... Read More
Launch of charity

posted: 14 Jul 2022

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Thornton Hosts Launch of ‘Hands Across The Skies’ Charity
On Thursday 7th July, a charity founded by six-year-old Madison, a student at Thornton, was launched from the 14th Century... Read More
UCAS extravaganza

posted: 06 Jul 2022

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UCAS Extravaganza
Our Year 12 week of UCAS workshops began with a bang! James Gowers from Coventry University delivered a presentation with... Read More
Hickstead jump

posted: 10 Jun 2022

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Equestrian Team at NSEA County Championships
Six of Thornton’s Equestrian Squad took part in the NSEA County Championships at Hickstead from 28th – 30th May.  Imogen Breakell, Sasha... Read More
Sam Naylor

posted: 11 May 2022

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Spotlight Careers: Sam Naylor
As part of our Spotlight Careers series we were delighted to get insight into the world of advertising from Sam... Read More
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