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Thornton College
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Academic Progress: Pupils, including those with SEND, make rapid progress reflected in excellent examination performance.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils display kindness, respect, and a deep understanding of cultural diversity, mirroring school values.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Pupils with EAL or below expected levels on entry receive targeted support, achieving well.
Teacher Engagement: Dynamic teaching engages pupils with well-structured lessons, fostering excellent knowledge, skills, and understanding.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Teaching supports pupils' rapid progress and achievement across the curriculum.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Some seniors rely overly on teachers; focus needed on independent decision-making.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: Parents are encouraged to engage through consultations and school events.
Communication with Parents: The school communicates effectively about children's progress and events.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express high satisfaction with both educational quality and overall development.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leadership demonstrates proactive engagement in handling issues with trust and confidence.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leadership focuses on improving facilities like sixth form center and labs, enhancing education.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Robust bullying prevention and safety measures ensure pupils feel secure.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Pupils exhibit exemplary behaviour aligned with school ethos of respect and kindness.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Comprehensive welfare policies and effective safeguarding measures are in place.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Extensive activities include music, sport, drama, enhancing skills beyond academics.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students effectively balance academics with extensive extracurricular pursuits.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained outdoor spaces support physical education and play.
Career Counselling Services: Outstanding career programme helps students secure university placements.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students prepared well for transitions with strong academic achievements.
Support for SEND: Pupils with SEND receive tailored support ensuring excellent progress.
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Thornton College is a All-through, Girls, Roman Catholic school located in Buckinghamshire County, South East.
It has 393 students from age 3-19 yr.
Tuition fee £350 to £6,450 for the highest grade offered.
At this school, 72% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
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| Type | Independent Schools | Independent Schools | Independent Schools |
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| Ofset report | - | - | - |
| Age range | 3-19 | 2-16 | 3-18 |
| Gender | Girls | Co-Ed | Boys |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 72% | 0% | 69% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 0.00% | - | - |
| Day Fees | £350 to £6,450 | £548 to £4,800 | £3,800 to £6,900 |
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 | - | 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 | 57.4 | 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 | 72% | 39.38% | 29.96% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 84% | 49.24% | 42.99% |
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 | 20% | 27.45% | 25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 14% | 17.43% | 10.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 16% | 21.36% | 15.47% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.72 | 3.29 | 2.82 |
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 | - | 93.49% | 90.52% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.41% | 84.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 19.37% | 32.75% |
| School sixth forms | - | 52.29% | 29.73% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.83% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.95% | 11.48% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.41% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.8% | 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 | - | 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 | 56.2 | 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 | 56% | 40.63% | 32.78% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 50.25% | 45.26% |
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 | 26% | 27.35% | 24.88% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 19.77% | 12.99% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% | 22.77% | 17.14% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.82 | 3.38 | 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 | - | 91.48% | 90.39% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 135 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.28% | 86.27% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.03% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.28% | 30.75% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.58% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.58% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.18% | 2.15% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
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 | - | 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 | 60.1 | 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 | 60% 2 | 41.61% | 29.24% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 92% 4 | 52.44% | 43.34% |
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 | 52% | 31.39% | 25.76% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% 4 | 20.28% | 11.44% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 1 | 25% | 16.45% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.49 | 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 | - | 94.18% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 126 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 89.89% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 20.55% | 33.3% |
| School sixth forms | - | 51.37% | 31.15% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.82% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 15.16% | 11.19% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.55% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 2.76% |
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 | - | 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 | 58.4 | 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 | 62% 14 | 44.06% | 29.18% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 88% 8 | 54.9% | 42.58% |
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 | 41% | 27.65% | 24.69% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% 12 | 18.92% | 11.29% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 41% 19 | 23.41% | 15.97% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.2 | 3.53 | 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 | - | 90.71% | 84.86% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 133 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 75.14% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 16.06% | 28.32% |
| School sixth forms | - | 53.31% | 31.51% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.54% | 9.07% |
| Other education destinations | - | 11.91% | 5.94% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.17% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.43% | 2.06% |
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 | - | 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 | 52.2 | 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 | 48% | 42.58% | 29.51% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 80% | 53.29% | 43.04% |
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 | 66% | 33.54% | 25.21% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 38% | 25.17% | 14.68% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 60% | 26.33% | 16.23% |
| 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 | - | 88.46% | 85.23% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.31% | 58.15% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 17.14% | 30.56% |
| School sixth forms | - | 54.43% | 32.11% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 1.09% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 10.71% | 5.75% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.57% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.91% | 2.46% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 27.2 | 31.31 | 29.99 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 30 | 30.88 | 29.55 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.00% | 17.45% | 13.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 131 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.06% | 58.59% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.73% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.18% | 21.14% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.88% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.2 | 35.78 | 33.4 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 36.43 | 35.49 | 32.48 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 14.3% | 23.18% | 17.69% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 141 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | - | 58.33% | 60.66% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.36% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.03% | 17.72% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 8.64% | 10.7% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.22 2 | 30.43 | 29.38 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.85 3 | 30.08 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 11.1% | 15.99% | 13.04% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 133 | 231 |
| Students staying in education | - | 62.5% | 57.28% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 5.4% | 7.78% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 7.03% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 29.15 | 32.69 | 29.02 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.95 | 32.71 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.8% | 17.62% | 13.34% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 16.36% | 31.48% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.39% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.14% | 15.8% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.93% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | - | 29.77 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | - | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | - | 30.55 | 27.74 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | - | - | - |
| AAB or higher | - | 17.04% | 12.63% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 0 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 23.66% | 36.22% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.41% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | - | 22.83% | 20.04% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.69% | 4.23% |
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Admission
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£350 to £6,450
Yearly fee
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£7,255 to £11,190
Boarding
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Holidays & terms
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 | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
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| Autumn Term | 4th 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 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
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