The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 59.9 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
59.9
16.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
73%
31.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
58%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
95%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 291 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 108 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,451
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 6.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- Trust
- HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
- Head
- Ms Caroline Lowing (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLakeside School
Special school · Very close
Scantabout Primary School
Primary · 650m away
Merdon Junior School
Primary · 922m away
Sherborne House School
Independent · 968m away
Fryern Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Fryern Junior School
Primary · 1.2km away
Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Hiltingbury Infant School
Primary · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is Thornden School a selective school?
No. Thornden School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Thornden School's Ofsted rating?
Thornden School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Thornden School?
Thornden School currently has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornden School take?
Thornden School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Thornden School?
Thornden School is in Eastleigh, SO53 2DW, in the Hampshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornden School have a sixth form?
No, Thornden School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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