Thornton College
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This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Independent School Entry
Official links
Verified fees
Financial assistance
Bursaries or scholarships are referenced on the school website.
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Fee evidence
ISC boarding fees/term (excl VAT): £6,476 to £11,491 -> £19,428/yr (x3)
Verified exam details
Open days from the school website
Entry requirements
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Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 46 | 62.2 | — | 84.8% | 34.8% | 5.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 52 | 58.1 | — | 86.5% | 25.0% | 4.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 50 | 57.4 | — | 84.0% | 20.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 43 | 56.2 | — | 72.0% | 26.0% | 4.8 |
School information
| URN | 110549 |
| Local authority | Buckinghamshire |
| Region | South East |
| Phase | Not applicable |
| Type | Other independent school |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 3-19 |
| Headteacher | Head of Thornton College Louise Shaw |
| Trust | — |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | MK17 0HJ |
| Latest pupils | 46 |
| FSM eligible | — |
Contact and identifiers
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ
www.thorntoncollege.com1280812610| DfE number | 6010 |
| UKPRN | 10016021 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 1948 |
| GIAS updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | — |