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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1456 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52.61%
Girls: 47.39% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 5.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 11.7% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 179 | 114 | 293 |
| 8 | 146 | 144 | 290 |
| 9 | 160 | 132 | 292 |
| 10 | 133 | 158 | 291 |
| 11 | 148 | 142 | 290 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.4% |
| Indian | 7.3% |
| White, Other | 5.8% |
| White & Asian | 3.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| Chinese | 2.1% |
| African | 1.6% |
| Asian, Other | 1.4% |
| Pakistani | 1.3% |
| Unclassified | 1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-09-21 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-21 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as Thornden School | ||
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-06-30 | Interim assessment | Interim assessment |
| 2009-04-27 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2007-06-06 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2002-04-22 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 61.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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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 |
|
Colden Common Primary School
Upper Moors Road, Brambridge, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 6HW |
1.81 miles |
|
Norwood Primary & Pre-School
Chamberlayne Road, Norwood Primary & Preschool, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5JL |
1.82 miles |
|
Shepherds Down Special School
Shepherds Lane, Compton, Winchester, Hampshire, SO21 2AJ |
1.92 miles |
|
St Francis Church of England Primary School
Pilgrims Close, Valley Park, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4ST |
1.98 miles |
|
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 |
|
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 |