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Thornden School
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Staff know pupils well and have high expectations of them. Pupils rise to this challenge, work hard and achieve very well.
Behaviour and Attitudes: In lessons, most pupils show a very positive attitude to learning.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers use their strong subject knowledge to help pupils develop their skills and understanding.
Strengths and Challenges: Some teachers do not check carefully enough that pupils have grasped key knowledge and concepts before moving on.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils can express their views, for example through the school council.
Communication: Parents greatly value the efforts staff go to, to support their children.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders are ambitious for the school and have identified key areas for improvement such as reading and assessment.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders should evaluate their current approaches and take appropriate action to increase pupils’ confidence in raising concerns about bullying.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders ensure that staff receive regular training. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Some pupils feel bullying is not taken seriously or dealt with quickly enough.
Extracurricular Offerings: There is a wealth of clubs and activities in sports, the arts, such as the LGBTQ+ club.
Outdoor Facilities: There is an active Duke of Edinburgh’s Award programme and frequent opportunities to go on trips.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils benefit from a well-thought-out careers programme which includes work experience for Year 11 pupils.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) achieve well. Their needs are carefully identified, and staff adapt their teaching accordingly.
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About Us
Thornden School is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hampshire, South East.
It has 1456 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 17 : 1.
At this school, 73% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 17.8 | 15.1 | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 73% | 48% | 46% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.51 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 59.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 28.31% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 40.85% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 62% | 20.05% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 9.8% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% | 13.47% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.49 | 2.71 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 92.33% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 288 | 156 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.82% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 8% | 41.2% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 5.13% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 85% | 29.34% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 9.16% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.95% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 4.49% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.67 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 65.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 32.13% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% | 44.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 71% | 22.15% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 55% | 12.32% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 63% | 15.92% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 6.14 | 2.96 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.61% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 290 | 150 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 87.1% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 10% | 43.41% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 5.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 84% | 29.73% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 8.78% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.43% | 2.13% |
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results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.65 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 61.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% 2 | 30.11% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% | 44.14% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 24.28% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 45% 5 | 11.71% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 54% 3 | 16.46% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.66 | 2.96 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 90.08% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 147 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 82.14% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 9% | 42.35% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 4.49% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 84% | 28.77% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | SP | 6.65% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 1% | 3.97% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.83% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% 2 | 29.79% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 90% 2 | 43.46% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 55% | 23.13% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% 6 | 10.83% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 51% 2 | 15.64% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.48 | 2.94 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 82.81% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 278 | 148 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 92% | 72.03% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 34.52% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 4.17% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 79% | 33.61% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 1.13% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.32% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.47% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.23 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 66% | 30.94% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% | 45.31% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 58% | 26.17% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 46% | 15.51% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 53% | 17.06% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 97% | 87.27% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 279 | 155 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 96% | 71.71% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 12% | 39.32% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 4.73% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 82% | 33.13% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.13% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.64% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 3.38% | 2.45% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
17 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Thornden School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1