News & Events

OUTSTANDING GCSE RESULTS

21st August 2025

Following the outstanding Post-16 results last week, we are delighted to announce another year of exceptional GCSE results. A superb 49.3% of all grades were awarded at 7-9 (A-A**), with 37% of these awarded at the very highest 8-9 (A*-A**). An unprecedented 16% of students achieved grades at 8-9 in all their GCSE qualifications. These…

Exceptional Achievements for Sixth Formers

14th August 2025

Thornton College is delighted to announce another year of exceptional achievement for its Sixth Form students. Following two years of dedication, resilience and ambition, students have received outstanding results across A Levels, BTEC and CTEC qualifications, alongside impressive results for those completing their Extended Project Qualifications.    This year students have secured places at a wide…

Shortlisted for Major Award

21st July 2025

We are delighted to announce that we have been shortlisted for the 2025 Independent Girl’s School of the Year award. This recognition is a testament to the fantastic work of staff and students at Thornton and is a fitting celebration for the end of what has been a brilliant academic year.

OPEN MORNING

21st July 2025

Our next Open Morning takes place on Saturday 27th September (10:00am-12:00pm). Dr Louise Shaw, Thornton’s Headteacher, Clemmie O (Head Girl) and Deborah D (Deputy Head Girl) will give talks about what makes Thornton so special. Tours of the school will also be available with our students as guides, giving you the opportunity to ask them…

Years 5 and 6 PGL Trip 2025 Gallery

3rd July 2025

Photo and video gallery from the Year 5 and Year 6 residential trip to Caythorpe Court in Lincolnshire. Click/tap on an image to enlarge it.

Spain Trip Gallery – June 2025

2nd July 2025

Photo gallery from the trip to Cala Llevado, Spain. The girls (from years 7 to 10) look like they’re having a fabulous time! Click/tap an image to enlarge it.

Thornton Wow Disneyland Paris

2nd July 2025

Thornton has once again received fantastic audience reviews following performances by our choir at Disneyland Paris. ‘Where is this school from? They are amazing.’ ‘It made the hair stand up on the back of my arms when they sang.’ ‘Magnifique! Magnifique!’

Summer Ball Gallery

1st July 2025

Photo gallery from the Summer Ball at the Atrium, Whittlebury Hall on Friday 27th July. Click an image to enlarge it.

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.

Spotlight Seminar: Buckingham University

25th June 2025

A number of Year 12s are interested in applying to study Law at Buckingham University and we were delighted to provide a bespoke seminar with two lecturers from the Faculty. This gave our students the unique opportunity to find out more about the course, solicitor and barrister pathways and the LLM International and Commercial Law…

Prep School Science Exhibition

23rd June 2025

An exhibition of Prep School students’ work on animals and their habitats displayed in the Drawing Room. What fantastic displays!

Senior School Soloist Concert

23rd June 2025

Senior School music students’ performances were so impressive at their soloist concert on 19th June. Here’s a gallery capturing the occasion. Click on an individual image to enlarge it.

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WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING - SATURDAY 27 SEPTEMBER - COMMENCING 10:00

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