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Thornton College
Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK17 0HJ, Buckinghamshire
Overview
Ofsted
Not available
Pupils
358
Capacity
580
Ages
3–19
Gender
Girls
Occupancy
62%
Faith
Roman Catholic
Summary
With a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 62.2 and 87% of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths, this school demonstrates solid academic performance. The percentage of students attaining grade 5 or above in these core subjects stands at 63%, indicating a good level of proficiency. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 35%, which may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 62.2 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 87% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 63% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 35% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 35% | No UK data |
Location
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52.01967, -0.90658 · MK17 0HJ
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110549
School typeOther independent school
Websitewww.thorntoncollege.com
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornton College rated by Ofsted?
Thornton College has not been recently inspected under the current Ofsted framework. Sub-domain ratings from its most recent inspection are shown on this page.
Is Thornton College a good school?
Thornton College scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Thornton College in GCSEs?
Thornton College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 62.2. 87% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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