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.
Coming Up:
Star for a night is changing - Houses are appearing - The search is on to find out which house is the House with the Talent! Keep your eyes peeled for tickets. - 30th April, 2026
Coming Up:
Thursday 7th May
Hailed by critics and fans, alike, as a one of the finest songwriters of his generation, Dean Friedman has achieved legendary status for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia and more.
"Soundtrack of our lives!" – NYTimes; “Entirely unique and utterly brilliant” – ThreeWeeks.
Join Friedman for an evening of powerful, poignant, hilarious songs about the ordinary and extraordinary lives we share.
Coming Up:
Friday 8th May, 18:00
Following her acclaimed 2024 company debut in Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, soprano Asmik Grigorian returns to the Met as Tatiana, the lovestruck young heroine in this ardent operatic adaptation of Pushkin. Baritone Igor Golovatenko reprises his portrayal of the urbane Onegin, who realises his affection for her all too late. The Met’s evocative production, directed by Tony Award–winner Deborah Warner, “offers a beautifully detailed reading of … Tchaikovsky’s lyrical romance” (The Telegraph).
Runtime: 245min
Coming Up:
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:
Tuesday 19th May, 7.30pm
Frida Kahlo
Directed by Ali Ray
Frida Kahlo is a phenomenon. She is arguably the world’s favourite female artist – beloved by young and old. Exhibition on Screen’s award-winning film is back by popular demand with an exciting new addition from the blockbuster transatlantic exhibition from Tate Britain and MFA Houston 'Frida Kahlo: the Making of an Icon'. Back in the cinemas in May 2026, one month before the Tate exhibition opens, allowing audiences to watch both the film and see the show.
Get your tickets for the screening!
Friday 24 April 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Saturday 25 April 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Sunday 26 April 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Wednesday 06 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Thursday 07 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Friday 08 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Monday 11 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Tuesday 12 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Wednesday 13 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Thursday 14 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Friday 15 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Friday 15 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Saturday 16 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Monday 18 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Tuesday 19 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Wednesday 20 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Thursday 21 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am
Friday 22 May 2026
8:00am – 8:30am