Is Thornton College a girls school?

Yes — Thornton College is a girls school.

How many pupils does Thornton College have?

Thornton College has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Thornton College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thornton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.3 in 2025/26.

Where is Thornton College?

Thornton College is located at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ.

Thornton College

Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

60.3

Attainment 8

3–19

Ages

358

Pupils

Girls

Gender

Other independent school

Type

About Thornton College

Thornton College is an independent school in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19. It has 358 pupils on roll and admits girls pupils only. The school has a Roman Catholic religious character. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.3 (2025/26). 0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals.

School Information

Local Authority: Buckinghamshire →
School Type: Other independent school
Age Range: Ages 3–19
Gender: Girls
Pupils / Capacity: 358 / 580 (62%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Roman Catholic
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Free school meals

0.3%

SEN support

8.9%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B+

A-level average grade

16 students

31.3%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Contact Details

Address: Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ
Phone: 01280812610
Head of Thornton College: Louise Shaw
Website: www.thorntoncollege.com

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thornton College?: Thornton College is an independent school in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, England, for pupils aged 3–19.
Is Thornton College a girls school?: Yes — Thornton College is a girls school.
How many pupils does Thornton College have?: Thornton College has 358 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Thornton College perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Thornton College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 60.3 in 2025/26.
Where is Thornton College?: Thornton College is located at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ.

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