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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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WHY THORNTON?

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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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Visit Thornton College from the comfort of your own home.  Press explore to start the tour; you can also click on the different areas of the school for further information…

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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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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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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: 07 May 2025

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Spotlight Careers: British Army
Lana Hughes has had an inspiring journey to her role as Captain in the Army. There is one skill she... Read More
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posted: 03 May 2025

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Old Thorntonians Reunion – 17th May
Old Thorntonians (including former staff) are warmly invited to our Afternoon...
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posted: 30 Apr 2025

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Careers In Healthcare
This week we welcomed a team from Bedford Hospital who delivered workshops and a careers information event to students from... Read More

posted: 23 Apr 2025

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UFO’S SPOTTED AT THORNTON
Mr Lovell, Thornton's Head of Computer Science, is featured in an article about the UFO's, our esports team, in the... Read More

posted: 17 Apr 2025

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Thornton Featured in new J&M school’s book
Thornton College is proud of our ongoing collaboration with a J&M school in Lebanon. We are delighted to have been... Read More
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EARLY YEARS STAY AND PLAY - TUESDAY 20th MAY

Come along with your daughter to experience what Thornton has to offer.

You are welcome to join us as families from 9:30 am – 11:30 am– younger or pre-school age siblings are very welcome too!

Join in the fun at various activity stations; music, forest school in our eco park and inside our Early Years classroom!

There will be an opportunity to meet staff during the morning.

Come and see all that Thornton has to offer for our youngest students!

To book your place please email admissions@thorntoncollege.com