What are Thornton College's latest exam results?

Thornton College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 62.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Thornton College located?

Thornton College is a secondary school in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire (MK17 0HJ).

How many pupils attend Thornton College?

Thornton College has around 358 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Thornton College with other schools?

View Thornton College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Buckinghamshire.

IndependentData as of May 2026

Thornton College

Convent of Jesus and Mary, Thornton, Milton Keynes, MK17 0HJ

Other independent school

Girls

Roman Catholic

Pupils

358

Ages

3-19

Attainment 8

62.1

Inspected by ISI, not Ofsted

Since September 2023, ISI no longer awards an overall grade like Good or Outstanding. Read the school's latest report for compliance, significant strengths, and areas for improvement.

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Inspection

ISI inspected

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

62.1

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

51.0%

Basics 9-5

63.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry

34.8%

EBacc APS

5.40

EBacc 9-5

30.4%

EBacc 9-4

34.8%

How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

39.75

A*-A Grades

38.3%

A*-B Grades

71.7%

AAB+ %

31.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 30 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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