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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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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: 22 Sep 2021

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Boarders Welcome Weekend
As part of their Welcome Weekend, boarding students enjoyed a range of activities, including high ropes and pedalos at Willen... Read More

posted: 16 Sep 2021

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Prep Eco-Committee
The Prep Eco-Committee have met to discuss their activities for this term. The girls were all very enthusiastic and had... Read More

posted: 16 Sep 2021

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Spotlight Careers: Dr Tim McSweeney
Dr Tim McSweeney from the University Of Hertfordshire delivered an excellent Spotlight Careers Talk to students from Years 9-13, with... Read More

posted: 08 Sep 2021

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Nia’s Creative Egg Clock Invention
Year 10 student Nia R has made this incredible fully-functional clock with an egg as the pendulum. To... Read More

posted: 12 Aug 2021

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Another Year of Excellent GCSE Results at Thornton
Thornton College students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs with the following key headline statistics:
  • 97% of all...
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