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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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There are so many things that make a boarding education at Thornton College so special…

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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: 27 Feb 2025

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Spotlight Careers: Acting/Musical Theatre
We were thrilled to be joined by Jasmine Sakyiama for this week’s Spotlight Talk. Jasmine is a Thornton Old Girl... Read More

posted: 14 Feb 2025

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Spotlight Careers: National Apprenticeship Week
Airida Zitkeviciute from Freeths Solicitors gave students a great insight into the law apprenticeship route to mark National Apprenticeship Week.... Read More

posted: 06 Feb 2025

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Thornton UFOs Victorious Again
Following their 3-0 victory over Newcastle High School last week, our amazing Esports team, The UFOs, have done it again!... Read More

posted: 05 Feb 2025

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STEM EVENT – THORNTON COLLEGE – FEBRUARY 4th 2025
STEM EVENT Since 2016, we have hosted STEM events to inspire and engage students in a wonderful array of jobs.... Read More

posted: 31 Jan 2025

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SPOTLIGHT CAREERS: INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
We were lucky to be joined by Old Thorntonian Emma Evans, who has recently started her first job in the... Read More
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WHOLE SCHOOL OPEN MORNING Saturday 8 March (10:00am – 12:00pm)

Our Open Morning is an opportunity for families to come and see Thornton College and to learn more about life at the school.

Visitors can hear Dr Louise Shaw, Thornton’s Head Teacher, talk about the school, our ethos and why a Thornton education is so special.

 

Tours of the school will also available for visitors. Hear at first hand how our girls feel about their school.

For further information or to book a place please call our Admissions Team on 01280 812610 or email admissions@thorntoncollege.com.