Thornton College is a leading independent Catholic day and boarding school for girls, offering a warm and nurturing educational environment alongside a rigorous and exciting curriculum.
There are approximately 375 children in our Pre- Reception, Pre-Prep, Prep and Senior departments, aged from 3-19. Over 50 girls board on a weekly or termly basis and many more take advantage of our occasional boarding option.
The School is part of the wider Jesus and Mary Trust that educates young people in 29 countries across the world. It is set within 25 acres of beautiful parkland just outside Buckingham and within easy reach of Milton Keynes, and conveniently located between Oxford & Cambridge. Children of all Christian denominations, of other faiths and of no faith are welcome in our school. All are equally valued, and all are equally important.
Thornton is a school that parents and girls can trust to deliver the highest standards of education coupled with outstanding pastoral care. We are dedicated to blending academic excellence with a richness of opportunity beyond the classroom. We believe that teaching and learning should be both challenging and enjoyable for pupils of all abilities and we aim for the highest possible standards. Our academic results are testament to the way the girls are challenged and motivated to give their best in all they do.
The provision of single-sex education during formative years enables students to grow in confidence, whilst enjoying an education that is specifically tailored and that recognises the different ways in which girls learn.
There is an exciting School Development Plan, which has the continued strengthening of the school’s academic standing as the priority. Following the successful opening of our award-winning Science and Prep Classroom building and our Expressive Arts Studio, we opened a Sixth Form in September 2016 which has thrived and proven to be a successful addition to our school. In October 2022, the school received ‘Excellent’ in all areas in its ISI inspection, with inspectors commenting upon the ‘dynamic teaching’ and the ‘positive attitudes to learning’ displayed by ‘pupils of all ages’ and most recently, the CSI judged the school to be ‘Outstanding’ in all areas noting the school’s ‘commitment to the flourishing of every member of the community.’
The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All vacancies within the school are subject to child protection screening which includes an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Please note: Tours of the school are given to shortlisted candidates at interview.
Any current Staff Vacancies and Job Descriptions are listed below: