Welcome
Ms Caroline Lowing Headteacher
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!
Please see below for our Good Schools Guide Review from 2025 - it explains that we are "A big school with a big heart, exceptional leadership and a culture where it’s cool to want to do well. Delivers academic excellence without compromising on wellbeing or personal development. Families feel very lucky to have this school on their doorstep."
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.
Thornden is a very special place - please take a look around our website and get in touch if you would like more information.
Latest News
Coming Up:
Little Shop of Horrors
16, 17 & 18th July @ 19:00
Thornden School Productions present: Little Shop of Horrors! This fresh, imaginative production brings the beloved cult classic to life with a playful twist, bursting with color, energy, and unforgettable music. Follow Seymour, a shy florist, as he discovers a mysterious plant with a very unusual appetite - and a knack for changing his life in the most unexpected ways.
Packed with toe-tapping songs, quirky characters, and plenty of dark humor, this show promises laughs, surprises, and a touch of the delightfully bizarre.
Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering the story for the first time, this production is a joyful, feel-good theatrical experience you won’t want to miss.
Coming Up:
Top Hat
Saturday 1st August, 15:00
Based on the classic movie, Top Hat is a sparkling romance laced with witty comedy, stunning choreography, lavish sets and an irresistible score from Irving Berlin including Cheek to Cheek, and Puttin’ on the Ritz.
When Broadway star Jerry Travers encounters model Dale Tremont he is instantly smitten. Jerry vows to abandon his bachelor life – but the path of true love never does run smooth.
Coming Up:
Hamnet
Friday 31st July, 7.30pm
In 16th century England, young tutor and writer William Shakespeare meets Agnes and they fall in love. They have three children, two daughters - Susanna and Judith - and a son - Hamnet. Shakespeare's career as a playwright starts to take off but this tests his relationship with Agnes and his children. Then tragedy strikes.
Certificate: 12A
Runtime 2h 5m
Coming Up:
Aida on Sydney Harbour
Wednesday 22 July, 19:00
In Aida, Verdi masterfully pits the intimate affairs of the heart against the grandeur of the universe: where kingdoms rise and fall and the sands of time grind onwards. There could be no grander setting for such an opera than Sydney Harbour itself, awash with the light of the city and the Sydney Opera House silhouetted against the setting sun.
Runtime: 156 mins
Coming Up:
André Rieu - Viva Maastricht!
9th August, 3pm
This year, André Rieu celebrates a spectacular milestone — the 20th anniversary of his iconic summer concerts on the magnificent Vrijthof square. Captured live in his beloved hometown, this brand-new cinema event marks two decades of music and unforgettable magical summer nights.
Viva Maastricht! is a joyful tribute to the city where it all began. Joined by his world-renowned Johann Strauss Orchestra and a vibrant ensemble of artists, André brings the spirit, culture, and warmth of his hometown to life in a dazzling new concert filled with emotion and wonder.
From timeless waltzes to soul-stirring classics, this landmark anniversary concert promises an evening of passion, joy, and togetherness. Be part of this historic celebration as the Vrijthof once again transforms into a breathtaking open-air ballroom — coming to Thornden Hall on 9th August
Tickets: £14
Coming Up:
Turandot on Sydney Harbour
16th August, 3pm
This Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour production, directed by Chen Shi-Zheng, is known for its lavish sets, including a 25-meter dragon and a 20-meter pagoda, and its use of contemporary cinema and Chinese acrobatics. The production features a cast of world-class singers, including Dragana Radakovic as Turandot and Riccardo Massi as Calaf, and is known for its powerful rendition of “Nessun Dorma”.
Running time - 131 mins (inc. 15 mins interval)
Cert - PG
Tickets £14
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