The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Girls only.
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 62.2 vs national 43.8)
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
- This is a girls-only school
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
62.2
18.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
63%
21.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.23
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
9% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 3–19
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 358
- Capacity
- 62%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Head
- Dr Louise Shaw (Head of Thornton College)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is Thornton College a selective school?
No. Thornton College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Thornton College?
Thornton College currently has 358 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Thornton College take?
Thornton College caters for pupils aged 3 to 19.
Where is Thornton College?
Thornton College is in Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Thornton College have a sixth form?
Yes, Thornton College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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