Thornton College
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East · MK17 0HJ
A small Catholic girls' school spanning the full age range from 3 to 18, Thornton College combines a clear faith-based ethos with strong academic results and the option of boarding. With 358 pupils on roll, it offers an intimate setting where the Independent Schools Inspectorate judged both education and personal development to be excellent at its most recent inspection. The sixth form is modest at 42 pupils, giving older girls a close-knit final stage. Led by Head Dr Louise Shaw, the school suits families seeking a values-led environment with day or boarding flexibility.
358
Pupils
excellent
ISI
£19,350
Day fees / yr
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- Gender
- Girls
- Type
- independent (fee-paying) school
- Age range
- 3-18
- Pupils
- 358
- Location
- Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, South East
- Website
- www.thorntoncollege.com
- Telephone
- 01280 812610
Entrance & admissions
- Entry age
- 11
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Headteacher
Head Dr Louise Shaw
Latest results
Attainment 8
62.2
National average 46.9
GCSE grade 5+ (English & Maths)
63%
National average 47%
Teaching & academics
Results sit well above national benchmarks: an average Attainment 8 score of 62.2 compares with a national figure of 46.9, and 63% of pupils achieve grade 5 or above in English and Maths against a national average of 47%. The curriculum reaches beyond GCSE and A-level to include BTEC and the Extended Project Qualification, giving girls both academic and applied routes. The compact sixth form allows for individual attention as pupils prepare for university and beyond.
Sixth form
- Sixth-form pupils
- 42
Qualifications offered
Ethos & heritage
- Religious character
- RC
- Boarding
- Yes
Money matters
- Day fees (per year)
- £12,150 - £19,350
- Boarding fees (per year)
- £27,555 - £33,570
Inspection reports
- ISI rating
- excellent
- ISI personal development
- excellent
- Last inspected
- 23 September 2025
The last word
A small Catholic girls' school with excellent inspection ratings, results comfortably above the national average, and boarding on offer for those who want it.
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Thornton College 11+: frequently asked questions
Where is Thornton College located?
Thornton College is located at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ.
What type of school is Thornton College?
Thornton College is an independent (fee-paying) school in South East.
How many pupils attend Thornton College?
Thornton College has approximately 358 pupils on roll.
What is Thornton College's inspection rating?
Thornton College is inspected by the ISI and was judged "excellent" at its inspection on 23 September 2025.
Compiled from public data. Last checked June 2026.