School Event

Thornton Fete Gallery

30th June 2025

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.

School of Pop Production

11th June 2025

Students in Years 5 and 6 performed School of Pop in the Assembly Hall on 6th June. A high-energy musical comedy telling the tale of former 90s boy-band-member-turned-teacher Barry Garlow, with his enthusiastic and unorthodox methods of teaching proving to be a big hit with his students and creating a swoon-fest amongst most of their…

Vegucation Experience Day

21st May 2025

Thornton’s catering partner Harrisons held a “Vegucation Experience” Day on Tuesday 20th May aimed at Prep School ages. Harrisons’ fruit and vegetables supplier ran an interactive session on the Quad where children were encouraged to learn about different types of fruits and vegetables, try lots of samples and ask questions. Students also had the opportunity to…

Senior School Concert – Spring 2025 Gallery

14th May 2025

A photo gallery from our fantastic Senior School Concert. Please click on an image below to scroll through the gallery.

STEM EVENT – THORNTON COLLEGE – FEBRUARY 4th 2025

5th February 2025

STEM EVENT Since 2016, we have hosted STEM events to inspire and engage students in a wonderful array of jobs. Some fantastic gold standard companies work in partnership with us and their support is invaluable. This year companies who joined the event included Network Rail, Grant Thornton, BP, Sir Robert McAlpine, Nifty Lift, KPMG, Savills,…

Students enjoy authors’ workshops at MK Schools Lit Fest

8th October 2024

Thornton College hosted the first evet MK Schools Lit Fest on 8th October 2024. Hundreds of students from various infant, primary and secondary schools visited Thornton to meet amazing authors, Adam Connors, Bex Hogan, Imogen Robertson and Lizzie Waterworth. Schools visiting included Thornborough Infant, Swallowfield Primary, St Gregory’s Catholic School, St Monica’s Catholic School, St…

SUPERB STEM EVENT

2nd February 2023

We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have the support of so many leading companies who work with us in our delivery of careers. Without these wonderful people, our students would not have the opportunity to be inspired by job sectors they have not previously considered or heard about. This week, 24 companies hosted stands at…

THORNTON AND VOLKSWAGEN – UP TO SPEED!

1st February 2023

The playground was even more exciting than usual for Prep School students this week, as we welcomed Volkswagen and three of their products; the new Volkswagen ID Buzz,  the Audi Q4 E-Tron and SEAT Arona. The girls had a fantastic time, swarming all over the cars both inside and out! This was a great way for…

STEM Event

26th January 2022

Almost six years ago to the day, Thornton hosted its inaugural STEM Event. Companies who took part included Sir Robert McAlpine, and one of our students, Antionette Marchant, was inspired to follow a career in Civil Engineering as a result of attending the evening. Antionette is now studying Civil Engineering and Architecture at Bath University,…

Virtual Meet The Head Coffee Morning – 26th March

15th March 2021

This event is a good opportunity for parents who are considering a Thornton education for their daughter to meet our Head Teacher, Mrs Val Holmes, who will welcome you to the school and give a brief introduction to the history and ethos of Thornton. Virtual Meet The Head coffee mornings are generally a small, informal…