As a fully inclusive, co-educational school, we are proud to celebrate our students’ excellent all-round achievements, and the enormous value we add to their learning, from Nursery to GCSE.
We challenge our pupils to outperform, whatever their ability. We seek out individual talents and actively encourage the best in everyone. At Thorpe Hall School, all students are motivated to enjoy a myriad of new and exciting opportunities and experiences. We pride ourselves on the individual attention we offer every child, whatever their age and whatever their needs.
Our mission is clear, our promise secure, and our commitment is genuine and unwavering. We are a school that listens, and every child’s voice is heard. Our open-door approach helps foster a refreshingly honest, active and forward-thinking school community.
This website will give you a first glimpse of the Thorpe Hall adventure, but the School is best experienced in person. You are most welcome to visit us for a tour of our School and a chat with our team.
We look forward to meeting your family.
Stephen Duckitt | Headmaster
MA; BEd; BSc; NPQH
Thorpe Hall School
27 minutes ago
Last week, our tennis players took part in the Essex Independent Schools Tennis Tournament 2026. It was a day full of great play, great learning and great teamwork! 🎾👏
Our U9 duo, Cassie and Ivy in Year 4, came away as U9 Girls Doubles Champions! 🏆A huge achievement, well done team. ... See MoreSee Less
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Thorpe Hall School
19 hours ago
Introducing our new Executive Student Leadership Team (ESLT) 👏
We are delighted to announce our new Head of School, Olivia, who will take over from our current Head of School, Heidi, in September.
Joining Olivia in the Executive Student Leadership Team as Deputy Heads of School are Otis and Charlotte, alongside our Senior Prefects Munaye, Abigail, Amber and Delilah.
Our Year 11 students in the Executive Student Leadership Team head up our leadership teams and mentor and guide our younger students in their journey throughout the school.
We look forward to seeing the ideas, enthusiasm and leadership this fantastic team will bring to THS in the year ahead. ... See MoreSee Less
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22 hours ago
✨Staff Spotlight: Mrs Durban, our Preparatory School Head of Sport ✨
As part of our series celebrating the dedication and passion of the team across Thorpe Hall School, we are shining the spotlight on Mrs Durban, our Preparatory School Head of Sport.
Mrs Durban joined Thorpe Hall School in 2015 as a part-time hockey coach and now leads sport across the Preparatory School, inspiring pupils from Years 1 to 6 every single day.
“There is no typical week in the world of PE! I could be here, there or anywhere with any team… hockey, football, tennis!” 🏑⚽🎾
Passionate about helping every child discover a sport or activity they enjoy, Mrs Durban believes PE should always stand for “Positive Experience”. 💫
When asked what she loves most about Thorpe Hall School, she said: “What don’t I love? The passion and enthusiasm shown by the pupils, alongside the incredible support from parents and staff.”
Over the years, she has celebrated countless memorable moments, from pupils scoring their very first goal or hitting their first rounder, to helping THS achieve Sports School of the Year.
Students describe her as caring, passionate and honest, qualities that are felt both on and off the field.
💬 Outside of school, Mrs Durban enjoys playing hockey, long walks and relaxing in the garden with a good book. ... See MoreSee Less
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Legend of a teacher 💪🏻💪🏻
Miss Durban worked a miracle, she found a sliver of talent and nurtured the hell out of it. We are so grateful for her encouragement and care. Lighting that spark in a child can have a profound life long effect. Healthy body, healthy mind. 🙏🏻
Mrs Durban is a legend! 🌟 x
Mrs. Durban is an asset to the school. She is kind, caring, passionate and you can tell as a parent she absolutely loves her job. The children wouldn’t be without her. Well done Mrs. Durban, you are a star! 🤩⭐️
Wonderful to see how THS is now doing so well on the sporting front. Well done to all concerned.
well done Mrs Durban.
Well done Kirsty. X
She is great with the children
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