Thornden School Catchment Area
Thornden School is a academy converter secondary school in Eastleigh, Hampshire , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1451 pupils, and a capacity of 1400 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–16
Age range
1,451
Pupils
1,400
Capacity
104%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Thornden School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Thornden School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Hampshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Hampshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Hampshire catchment area documents →Thornden School — School Information
- Full address
- Winchester Road, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh, SO53 2DW
- Local authority
- Hampshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–16 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 6.1% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 136715
Other Secondary Schools in Eastleigh
If Thornden School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Eastleigh are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Thornden School
Is Thornden School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Thornden School currently has 1451 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1400 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Thornden School? ▾
Admission to Thornden School is managed by Hampshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Thornden School cover? ▾
Thornden School is a secondary school in Eastleigh, Hampshire, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Thornden School? ▾
Thornden School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.