Thornton College

Keynes, Buckinghamshire

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1917

Founded

3 - 19

Age range

Girls

School type

£11,661 - £15,516

Boarding / term

In short

Thornton College is a girls boarding and day school in Keynes, Buckinghamshire, educating pupils aged 3 - 19 and founded in 1917. Boarding fees are £11,661 - £15,516 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.

Type: Girls boarding & day
Boarders from: 8 - 19
Ethos: Catholic
Guardian required: Yes

About

About Thornton College

The story, ethos and character of Thornton College.

Setting: Rural
Ethos: Catholic
Head: Dr Louise Shaw

Thornton College — school buildings and grounds

Thornton College is a nurturing and vibrant community where girls aged 3 to 19 thrive. With outstanding pastoral care and a rich, creative curriculum, each girl is supported to become the best version of herself. We welcome students of all faiths and backgrounds from across the UK and the world, including many from Jesus and Mary Schools in 29 countries.

Our shared values, inspired by our foundress Claudine Thévenet - who chose forgiveness, love, and courage in the face of adversity - guide everything we do. At Thornton, we empower girls to make a difference through a curriculum that sparks curiosity, encourages debate, and builds confidence.

Small class sizes ensure every girl is known, supported, and challenged to discover and use her talents fully.

Key points: - Small class sizes - Boarding in main manor house of rooms up to 9 - Private rooms for Sixth Formers in preparation for university - Close communication with parents - Activities at weekends in 25 acres of grounds as well as shopping trips to Bicester Village, Oxford, Cambridge, London and more!

- Evening activities including painting, clay modelling, netball, tennis and swimming. What the school is known for? Exceptional academic results - one of the top performing non-selective schools in the UK. High Value Added. Sixth Form that offers combination A Levels and Vocational Qualifications (BTEC).