Thornton College
Thornton College is an independent school in Milton Keynes for pupils aged 3 to 19. It has a Roman Catholic religious character. It has 315 pupils on roll. In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.3, and 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
GCSE results: 2026. A-level results: 2025.
| Type | Independent School / Other independent school |
| Age Range | 3-19 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Address | Convent of Jesus and Mary Milton Keynes MK17 0HJ |
| Phone | 01280812610 |
| Reference Number | 110549 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 315 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 2 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 3 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 4 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 5 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 6 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 7 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 8 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 9 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 10 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 11 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 12 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
| 13 | Unknown | Unknown | Unknown |
Ethnicities
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| Last Report Date | This school has not had an inspection yet. |
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Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 60.3 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 68.4% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 86.8% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 40.19 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
| Average Points (best 3) | 42.08 | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 31.3% | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment | Locked: unlock for £9.99, one-off payment |
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Unlock for £9.99In 2025–26, 9.5% of pupils at Thornton College were on SEN support (nationally 18.4%) and 0.0% had an education, health and care (EHC) plan (nationally 7.9%).
Source: Department for Education, Special educational needs in England (the 2025–26 school census). SEN support is extra help in school without an EHC plan. National figures are for all state-funded independent school schools. Counts are as published, with small numbers not hidden.
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How many pupils does Thornton College have?
Thornton College has 315 pupils on roll.
What age range does Thornton College cover?
Thornton College for pupils aged 3 to 19.
What are Thornton College's GCSE results?
In 2026 its average Attainment 8 score was 60.3, and 68% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in both English and maths GCSE.
Where is Thornton College?
Thornton College is at Convent of Jesus and Mary, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ.