Thornton College
Other independent school · Ages 3–19 · 315 pupils · Thornton, Milton Keynes
The council’s dates, for reference
Thornton College sets its own term dates. These are Buckinghamshire’s, shown for reference only — check with the school before you book.
Term dates 2026 / 27
Checked 31 August 2026Term
Autumn term
Wednesday, 2 September 2026 to Friday, 18 December 2026
108 days
Half term
October half term
Monday, 26 October 2026 to Friday, 30 October 2026
5 days
Holiday
Christmas holiday
Saturday, 19 December 2026 to Sunday, 3 January 2027
16 days
Term
Spring term
Monday, 4 January 2027 to Thursday, 25 March 2027
81 days
Half term
February half term
Monday, 15 February 2027 to Friday, 19 February 2027
5 days
Holiday
Easter holiday
Friday, 26 March 2027 to Sunday, 11 April 2027
17 days
Term
Summer term
Monday, 12 April 2027 to Wednesday, 21 July 2027
101 days
Half term
May half term
Monday, 31 May 2027 to Friday, 4 June 2027
5 days
Holiday
Summer holiday
Thursday, 22 July 2027 to Tuesday, 31 August 2027
41 days
Next up: October half term, 26 October 2026.
Published through to 2027/28.
Read from buckinghamshire.gov.uk/schools-libraries-and-parks/school-admi. This school may differ — check with them before booking.
Last checked 31 August 2026
About Thornton College
Thornton College is a school for ages 3 to 19 in Thornton, Milton Keynes, with 315 pupils.
TypeOther independent school
CouncilBuckinghamshire
Pupils315 of 580 places
AdmitsGirls
CharacterRoman Catholic
Sixth formHas a sixth form
BoardersBoarding school
Opened1 January 1948
URN110549
Websitewww.thorntoncollege.com
From Get Information about Schools, as at 1 September 2026.
Nearby schools
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Akeley Wood Junior School
1.3 mi
Thornborough Infant School
1.7 mi · Primary
Deanshanger Primary School
2.1 mi · Primary
Maids Moreton Church of England School
3 mi · Primary
Bourton Meadow Academy
3.2 mi · Primary
Buckingham Primary School
3.2 mi · Primary
Where it is
Convent of Jesus and MaryThornton
Milton Keynes
Buckinghamshire
MK17 0HJ
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