Thornton College

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ

Contact Information

• Head: Miss A Williams
• Telephone: +44 (0)1280 812610
• Fax: +44 (0)1280 824042
• Email: office@thorntoncollege.com
• Website: http://www.thorntoncollege.com

School Information

Thornton is a happy and flourishing day and boarding school, catering for girls aged 4+ to 16. We work in partnership with parents to develop the full potential of each child, both within the classroom and outside it. We expect pupils to work hard at their studies and to participate fully in a wide range of extra-curricular activities. We equip our students to contribute effectively and responsibly to the community of which they are a part. Pupils enjoy a broad and balanced curriculum, which is both relevant and challenging. They are encouraged to think for themselves and to become active learners. Our pupils leave us prepared to meet future challenges and confident that they can make a difference to the world in which we live. Founded on traditional Christian values, we demand high standards of courtesy and our pupils are encouraged to take responsibility for each other and for their environment. The school is a Catholic foundation though children from many different denominations are warmly welcomed. Girls are accepted as boarders from eight years of age. Living in a relaxed, family atmosphere they benefit from the constant companionship of other young people. Weekly and occasional boarding are popular options and GCSE pupils enjoy the privilege of individual study-bedrooms We believe that children achieve best when they are happy. The school provides a caring and supportive community and is successful in creating an ethos which celebrates all kinds of achievement. Your daughter will benefit from the breadth and balance of the curriculum, which provides scope for girls to discover and develop their gifts and talents. At Thornton we have an excellent reputation not only for developing

General Information

Fees per term

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

Subjects taught

Art, Biology, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Double/Triple Award Science, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, French, Geography, History, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Religious Studies, Spanish, Statistics

Facilities

All Weather Pitch, Astroturf, Athletics track, Chapel, Common Room, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Gymnasium, IT Suite, Library, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sports Hall, Swimming Pool (open air), Tennis Courts

Activities

Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Chess, Choir, Computing/IT, Creative Writing, Dancing, Design/Technology, Drama/Theatre Studies, Gardening, Handicrafts, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, News Club, Orchestra/Band, Riding, School newspaper, Science club, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Netball, Rounders, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

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