Thornden School

About Thornden School

Thornden School is an academy converter in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 1,451 pupils on roll. It is part of HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.5 (2025/26). 6.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.7% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Hampshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,451 / 1,400 (104%) · over capacity

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

21 June 2022

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

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.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Winchester Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW

Phone

02380269722

Headteacher

Caroline Lowing

Website

http://www.thornden.hants.sch.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Thornden School?

Thornden School is an academy converter in Eastleigh, Hampshire, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Thornden School have?

Thornden School has 1,451 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Thornden School's Ofsted rating?

Thornden School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (21 June 2022).

How does Thornden School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Thornden School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 64.5 in 2025/26.

Is Thornden School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Thornden School is part of HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD.

Where is Thornden School?

Thornden School is located at Winchester Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW.