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Thornden School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW, Hampshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
78.3 / 100
Top 22%
Better than 78% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,451
Capacity
1,400
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this school demonstrates impressive academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score in the top 8% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 88%, with 73% achieving grade 5 or above. While the EBacc entry rate is 58%, which is commendable, parents may want to consider this aspect in relation to their child's academic goals.
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Last inspected: 21 June 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 59.9 | Top 8% UK |
| 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%. | 88% | Top 8% UK |
| 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%. | 73% | Top 8% UK |
| 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%. | 58% | Top 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 49% | Top 12% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.0%
Asian Indian7.2%
White Other5.0%
Mixed W+Asian3.3%
Mixed Other3.0%
Asian Chinese3.0%
Asian Other1.8%
Other1.7%
Asian Pakistani1.4%
Black African1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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50.99441, -1.36313 · SO53 2DW
School details
Local authorityHampshire
RegionSouth East
URN136715
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thornden.hants.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Thornden School rated by Ofsted?
Thornden School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 21 June 2022.
Is Thornden School a good school?
Thornden School scores 78.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 22% 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 Thornden School in GCSEs?
Thornden School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 59.9. 88% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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