Thornden School

A good academy converter school in Hampshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Thornden School.

Eastleigh, SO532DW Ofsted: Good Age 11-16 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

72

/ 100

Secondary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary schools

Progress 8 score
70.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 0.74
English & Maths grade 4+ %
69.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 88.6%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
21 June 2022
Previous grade
Outstanding
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Winchester Road
Chandler's Ford
Eastleigh, SO532DW

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136715
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary
Address
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW
Age range
11-16
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Capacity
1,400 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
1,456
Free School Meals
5.6% (82 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
2.1% (31 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
94.3%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.7%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
57.9 (+38.5 vs average)
English & Maths Grade 5+:
88.6 (+36.6 vs average)
Attainment 8:
61.4 (+21.9 vs average)
Low Persistent Absence:
13.7 (3.8 below average)
Progress 8:
0.74 (+0.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
40 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
243
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,456 pupils
11-16

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

Aspire Succeed Belong Care

Thornden School promotes positive, inclusive values including democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect for and tolerance of those of different faiths and beliefs. Pupils study a wide range of religions (Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, Sikhism) and non-religious beliefs; Islam is studied in RS at KS4; the school emphasizes SMSC development and respect for beliefs; Islam misconceptions addressed; five world religions studied; additional details as per the document.

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome to Thornden School. We are on a mission to become the Best School in the South and we are relentless, as a school community, in ensuring that we get there! In 2025 we topped the table for GCSE results in Hampshire. Our values; Aspire, Succeed, Belong and Care are lived - they form the backbone of everything that we do.

Extracurriculars

Clubs

RE Film Club Amnesty group Media group Duke of Edinburgh

Sports

Football Hockey Netball Basketball Pickle Ball Badminton Gymnastics Dance Archery Cricket Softball Ultimate Frisbee Dodgeball

Facilities

Astro Turf Pitch Sports Hall Gym Dance Studio Conference Room Classrooms

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