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THE ONLY LEADING DAY AND 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 DAY AND 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 DAY AND 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 DAY AND 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 DAY AND 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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Academic Life

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: 14 Oct 2021

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Debate Series with St Columba’s College
The last two weeks have seen teams of Thornton students from Years 10, 11 and 12 taking part in debates... Read More

posted: 13 Oct 2021

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Alumni Careers Event
We are so lucky at Thornton to have such amazing old girls! This week saw four Alumnae deliver inspiring talks... Read More

posted: 30 Sep 2021

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Emma’s Story Published
Year 9 student Emma T has had a dramatic short story called "Last Five Seconds Alive" published in "Unsolved: Awesome... Read More

posted: 29 Sep 2021

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Degree Apprenticeship Event
Thornton were delighted to be joined by parents and students from local schools at our recent Degree Apprenticeship Information Evening.... Read More

posted: 27 Sep 2021

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European Day of Languages
Girls in the Prep school enjoyed a range of language-based activities on European Day of Languages on 27th September, including... Read More
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