20th August 2020 — Thornton College students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs with the following key headline statistics:

• 98% of all results were grades 9 – 4 (Pass)

• 88% of all results were grades 9 – 5 (legacy A* - C)

• 45% of all results were grades 9 – 7 (legacy A* - A)

• 27% of all results were at the highest possible grades 9 / 8 (legacy A**)

• 100% of students achieve A* -C for their HPQ (Higher Project Qualification)

This year has been a challenging one for students, teachers, schools and the education sector in general. At Thornton we continued to deliver a full online curriculum for all our students from Reception through to Year 13 during lockdown to ensure learning was not lost during the summer term and that all our girls are up to date for the start of the new academic year.

Val Holmes, Head Teacher said,

‘All our students in Year 11 continued to access work, attend live lessons and complete their learning during lockdown. They have all worked incredibly hard during a difficult time to achieve their well-deserved results. As a non-selective school, which values the talents of each individual, we recognise that success comes in all shapes and sizes and that excellence is achievable in all sorts of different ways. I am incredibly proud of each of the girls, of their results, their support of one another and of the grit and resilience, which they have developed in the past months, in particular. It will serve them well in the next stage of their journey in education and as they face an increasingly competitive world.'

Family members and students who visited the school today to collect their results commented,

“I am over the moon with her results as she has worked so hard. As a parent it has been a worrying time due to recent national media coverage regarding downgrading of results but I was reassured with the fact that my daughter is at Thornton as I trust her teachers and the school” Parent

“I had every confidence that the finest job would be done at Thornton” Parent

Melissa a student at Thornton explained that “I was apprehensive but I trust my teachers’"

Sophie who also attends Thornton said 'I am now looking forward to doing my A Levels at Thornton in History, Physics, Maths and Philosophy and Ethics’

13th August 2020 — Thornton students have achieved outstanding results in their A Level and Vocational Qualifications, with 100% securing their first choice university.

75% of students achieved one or more A*/A grade

75% of all grades were A* - B

92% of all grades were A* - C

In seven of our A Level subjects, 100% of students achieved A*- B

100% of Vocational Awards graded at Distinction and Distinction*.

53% of all grades A*/A or equivalent

Head Girl, Millie Bull, and Deputy Head Girl, Saffi Breakwell, have between them achieved 3 A*s and 4 As.

Students all secured their first choice place, pursuing courses including Mathematics, Biomedical Sciences, English Literature, Policing, Nursing and Education at a range of institutions including King’s College London, Warwick, Loughborough, Birmingham and Manchester.

Thornton College Sixth Form continues to thrive. Our students have yet again achieved fantastic results, enabling them to fulfil their ambitions and we are very proud of them.

Val Holmes, Head Teacher at Thornton said,

"Thornton is a school, which has at its heart the value of each individual, the recognition that each can succeed and a belief in the importance of hard work and commitment. These superb results are once again proof that, at Thornton, success at the highest level is achievable across the range of educational opportunities and that Thornton offers this range.

I am, of course, tremendously proud of all the girls, their pursuit of excellence and their determination, especially through the past few very trying months, and I wish them all the happiness they deserve in the next stage of their education."

Families and students who joined us on results day said,

“We’ve been part of the Thornton family for 11 years and we’ve enjoyed every moment. Thank you to everybody at the school for all you have done for our daughter”, Mrs K Bull (Parent)

“Thornton has consistently gone the extra mile for all of us especially during lockdown – thank you” Holly H, Student

“We appreciate the nurturing environment provided by Thornton for our daughter, this has encouraged her positively to achieve her best, thank you” Parent

6th July 2020 — Thornton are delighted to have been shortlisted for The Independent Schools of the Year Award 2020.

There are 20 categories of awards and hundreds of independent schools from across the UK entered.

Mrs Val Holmes, Headteacher, commented: "To be shortlisted is fantastic recognition for Thornton and, whatever way the results go, congratulations to everyone who has worked so hard towards making Thornton the very special place it is, in spite of all that is going on in the world!"

6th May 2020 — Thornton College, located between Milton Keynes and Buckingham, are holding a Virtual Meet the Head Coffee Morning on Thursday 4th June when parents who are considering a Thornton education for their daughters can chat with Mrs Holmes, our Headteacher, about how special our school is and the fantastic opportunities available for girls.

For parents who register, the school will send an invitation to attend this virtual event using the Zoom app. For those who prefer a one-to-one discussion on a separate occasion, a meeting by Facetime or Skype can be arranged.

In the unlikely scenario that social distancing has been lifted and the school has reopened for students and staff by 4th June, the event will physically take place rather than 'virtually', with the morning beginning with refreshments in the Drawing Room from 9:00 am, a welcome address from Mrs Holmes at 9:15 am and tours of the school commencing at approximately 9:30 am. Refreshments will be available again in the Drawing Room at approximately 10:20 am.

To pre-register for the event, please go to https://www.thorntoncollege.com/enquiry-form, select the 'attending an open day' option, click on '04 June 2020' and complete the contact form.

For further information regarding this event or any other enquiries about joining Thornton, please contact Alice Ho, Marketing and Admissions Officer, by email - admissions@thorntoncollege.com

11th September 2019 — Having been filmed using pioneering robotics for BBC Television's national coverage back in March, Thornton's commitment to STEM subjects has been recognised again in the national press.

A recent edition of 'The Week' featured Thornton as part of their 'Girls in STEM' piece and we were delighted to be cited alongside other leading UK Girls' Independent Schools such as Roedean, James Allen Girls' School, Godolphin and Latymer and St Mary's Calne.

The full article is available at the following link:

https://www.theweek.co.uk/103141/girls-and-stem

22nd August 2019 — Thornton College students have achieved excellent results in their GCSEs, with record results in a number of subjects including Maths and Music.

• Almost 20% of results were at the highest possible grades 9 / 8 (legacy A*)

• Over 30% of all grades of all subjects at grades 9 – 7 (legacy A* - A)

• Over 50% of all grade results at 9 – 6 (legacy A* - B)

• Record results for a number of subjects including Maths and Music

• Success for our newer subjects with 100% 9 – 6 (legacy A* - B) in Drama and Citizenship and Politics.

Val Holmes, who has been Head Teacher at Thornton since last September, said:

"I am delighted to note record results in a number of subjects and particularly pleased that strengths in STEM subjects, such as Maths, are equalled by strengths in creative subjects like Music. As a non-selective school, which values the talents of each individual, we recognise that success comes in all shapes and sizes and that excellence across the board is a real possibility.

"In a week where we have seen application for politics at University rise by 10%, we are also pleased to note the superb results from Thornton’s very own politicians in the making and we are, of course, incredibly proud of all our girls."

Thornton College is a non-selective school which means that students do not have to pass an academic examination to enter. All students receive an exceptional education, irrespective of their academic ability when they join, ensuring that every child is stretched and challenged to perform at her best and, above all, achieves personal success.