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.

15th August 2019 — Thornton College students have achieved excellent results in their A Levels and Vocational Qualifications.

• Over 90% pass rate at A Level

• Almost 25% of all A Level grades at A* - A

• Almost half of all A Level grades at A* - B

• 100% of Vocational Awards graded at Distinction and Distinction* Level (A Distinction* is worth exactly the same number of UCAS points as an A* at A Level).

• Almost half of all EPQ grades at A*- A

• 100% of all EPQ grades at A* - C.

On releasing the results, Val Holmes, who has been Head Teacher at Thornton since last September, commented:

"We are a school which has at its heart the value of each individual and a belief in the importance of hard work and a desire to succeed. These superb results are proof that, at Thornton, success at the highest level is achievable across the range of our educational opportunities. I am, of course, tremendously proud of all the girls and wish them all the happiness they deserve in the next stage of their education.

"This is a huge achievement for all the students and the school. The Sixth Form which was only opened in 2016 is already thriving with growing numbers, a glowing reputation and excellent results."

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.