Thornden School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Winchester Road Chandler's Ford Eastleigh Hampshire SO53 2DW |
| Phone | 02380269722 |
| Reference Number | 136715 |
Thornden School is performing well overall, achieving a 'Good' rating across all areas including quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils feel safe and have the opportunity to express their views, contributing to their growth in leadership. Staff members are dedicated and maintain high expectations for students, resulting in above-average achievements and a wide range of extracurricular activities that support student engagement and development. However, some areas require improvement, particularly in the consistency of the implementation of the curriculum and the effectiveness of bullying management.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1451 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.96%
Girls: 48.04% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 6.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.6 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 139 | 150 | 289 |
| 8 | 176 | 117 | 293 |
| 9 | 146 | 140 | 286 |
| 10 | 160 | 133 | 293 |
| 11 | 133 | 157 | 290 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70% |
| Indian | 7.2% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Asian | 3.3% |
| Chinese | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 1.8% |
| Pakistani | 1.4% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 21 Jun 2022 | School inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Thornden School | |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 27 Apr 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
| 22 Apr 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and harmonious atmosphere
- Strong relationships among pupils and staff
- Successful broad and ambitious curriculum
- High expectations from staff leading to strong pupil achievements
- Variety of extracurricular activities, including arts and sports
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent checking of pupils' understanding of key knowledge
- Concerns about the handling of bullying incidents
- Improvements in the school not always implemented quickly enough
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 59.9 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 72.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 84.1% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 182 | 12 |
| Third Preference | 79 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 13 | 1 |
Previous Years
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| Name | Distance |
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Scantabout Primary School
Ionic Close, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2NR |
0.4 miles |
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Merdon Junior School
Merdon Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 1EJ |
0.57 miles |
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Sherborne House School
39 Lakewood Road, Eastleigh, SO53 1EU |
0.6 miles |
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Fryern Infant School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.76 miles |
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Fryern Junior School
Oakmount Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2LN |
0.77 miles |
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Otterbourne Church of England Primary School
Main Road, Otterbourne, Otterbourne Primary School, Otterbourne, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2EQ |
0.82 miles |
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Hiltingbury Infant School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
0.91 miles |
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Hiltingbury Junior School
Hiltingbury Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 5NP |
0.91 miles |
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Chandler's Ford Infant School
Kings Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2EY |
0.93 miles |
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St Swithun Wells Catholic Primary School, Chandlers Ford
Hillcrest Avenue, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2JP |
0.98 miles |
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Shakespeare Junior School
St Catherine's Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4JT |
1.14 miles |
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Shakespeare Infant School
Shakespeare Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
1.21 miles |
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The Crescent Primary School
The Crescent Primary School, Toynbee Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9DH |
1.64 miles |
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Knightwood Primary School
Bell Flower Way, Knightwood Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4HW |
1.78 miles |
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Colden Common Primary School
Upper Moors Road, Brambridge, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6HW |
1.81 miles |
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Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Chamberlayne Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5JL |
1.82 miles |
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Shepherds Down Special School
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ |
1.92 miles |
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St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST |
1.98 miles |
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Cherbourg Primary School
Cherbourg Road, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5QF |
2.21 miles |
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John Keble Church of England Primary School
Hursley Park Road, Hursley, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2LA |
2.23 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Lakeside School
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2DW |
0.1 miles |
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The Toynbee School
Bodycoats Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 2PL |
1.19 miles |
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Crestwood Community School
Shakespeare Road, Boyatt Wood, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 4FZ |
1.21 miles |
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Barton Peveril Sixth Form College
Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5ZA |
2.2 miles |
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Saint George Catholic Voluntary Aided College Southampton
Leaside Way, Swaythling, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3DQ |
3.44 miles |
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The King's School
Lakesmere House, Allington Lane, Fair Oak, Hampshire, SO50 7DB |
3.49 miles |
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Wyvern College
Botley Road, Fair Oak, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 7AN |
3.67 miles |
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Cantell School
Violet Road, Bassett, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 3GJ |
3.97 miles |
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Great Oaks School
Vermont Close, Off Winchester Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 7LT |
4.23 miles |
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The Gregg School
Townhill Park House, Southampton, SO18 2GF |
4.23 miles |
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Bitterne Park School
Dimond Road, Bitterne Park, Southampton, Hampshire, SO18 1BU |
4.46 miles |
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Kings' School
Romsey Road, Winchester, Hampshire, SO22 5PN |
4.51 miles |
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The Mountbatten School
Whitenap Lane, Romsey, Hampshire, SO51 5SY |
4.67 miles |
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Rosewood Free School
Aldermoor Road, Southampton, Hampshire, SO16 5NA |
4.76 miles |
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Winchester College
College Street, Winchester, SO23 9NA |
4.93 miles |