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Thornden School

Academy converter · Eastleigh · SO53 2DW

Ages 11–16 · 1,440 pupils · Hampshire

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Ofsted

Exceptional

Attainment 8

61.4

Overall absence

5.7%

Admissions demand

1.11 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Exceptional

Inspection date

2026-06-09

  • AchievementExceptional
  • Curriculum and teachingStrong standard
  • InclusionStrong standard
  • Attendance and behaviourStrong standard
  • Personal development and wellbeingStrong standard
  • Leadership and governanceStrong standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.74
−20+2
Attainment 861.4
English & maths grade 5+76%
English & maths grade 4+89%
EBacc entry63%

EBacc APS: 5.8

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.7%
Persistent absence (10%+)13.7%
Unauthorised0.5%
Authorised absence
5.2%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.7%
Enrolments in measure
1,474

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

1.11 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

320

Places offered

287

1st-preference offers

281

Total preferences (any rank)
632
Preferred offers (top 3)
287
Applications from outside LA
15
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill103%

1,440 pupils · 1,400 places

Pupils on roll
1,440
Boys / girls
753 / 687
School capacity
1,400
Capacity fill
1,440 / 1,400 (103%)
Free school meals
6.5%
FSM pupils
93
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Academy trust
HISP MULTI ACADEMY TRUST LTD
Sponsor
HISP Multi Academy Trust Ltd
Headteacher
Ms Caroline Lowing

Location

Address
Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford
Postcode
SO53 2DW
Town
Eastleigh
County
Hampshire
Local authority
Hampshire
District
Eastleigh
Constituency
Eastleigh
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Eastleigh, Hampshire, 1,440 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 6.5%.

Open schools in Eastleigh
31
Secondary schools in Eastleigh
4
Academies among open schools in Eastleigh
6% (2)
Open schools in SO53
15
Secondary in SO53
2
Open schools in Hampshire LA
620
Secondary in Hampshire LA
67

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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    • P80.2
    • EM5+45%
    • Absence8.5%

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    • Absence4.8%
    • FSM17.8%

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Contact

Headteacher
Ms Caroline Lowing
Telephone
02380269722
Website
http://www.thornden.hants.sch.uk/

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