 There are 1400 pupils on roll and 10 tutor groups of around 300 pupils in each year.The head teacher is Ms Su Whelan, who in 2016 succeeded Dr Robert Sykes (CBE) who had held the position for over 20 years.The uniform consists of a black sweatshirt, white polo shirt (light blue for Year 11), black trousers (not jeans or tight fitting), black leather shoes or similar (plain and low heeled - no boots, trainers, footwear with logos or plimsolls), white / black socks (no obvious
patterns), and tartan skirts or flesh-colored / black tights (girls only)

The following subjects are taught at Thornden School