Alton School
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| Alton School | |
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| Address | |
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Anstey Lane , , GU34 2NG | |
| Information | |
| Type | Private day school |
| Motto | Be The Best That You Can Be |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Roman Catholic |
| Established | 1938 |
| Founder | Sister Madeleine de Jesu - Convent of Our Lady of Providence |
| Department for Education URN | 116537 Tables |
| Chairman of Governors | Clive Hexton |
| Headmaster | Andrew Reeve |
| Gender | Coeducational 6 months to 18 |
| Age | 6mths to 18 |
| Enrolment | 520~ |
| Colour(s) | Blue |
| Website | http://www.altonschool.co.uk |
Alton School was an independent Catholic day school on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire for boys and girls from 6 months to 18 years. Before its closure, it had approximately 450[1] pupils of all faiths. Situated on a 19-acre (77,000 m2) campus, it had a nursery, prep, senior and 6th form.
History
[edit]Alton School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence.[citation needed] Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire. In May 2024, it was announced that the school would close at the end of the academic year without reopening due to a 'continued decline in pupil numbers' and a ‘combination of adverse political and economic factors’.[2]
Curriculum
[edit]Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Pupils take ten GCSE subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.[3] All students take Religious Studies GCSE in year 10.
Activities
[edit]Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school Salesian College in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint Michaelmas ball with nearby More House School.[4]
Notable alumni
[edit]- Alison Goldfrapp - vocalist of Goldfrapp[5]
- Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, musicians[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Profile Archived 2012-08-01 at archive.today on Good Schools Guide
- ^ "Alton School closing due to 'decline in pupil numbers'". 29 May 2024.
- ^ Curriculum
- ^ Experience
- ^ "Iniciar - IncHealth GMBH". 26 March 2018.
- ^ "Catherine Ward Thomas: 'Mum told us don't swear or talk politics or religion'". TheGuardian.com. 15 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Official school website
- Profile on the ISC website
- Stats page on BBC
- Alton Nursery Ofsted Reports
- ISI Inspection Reports
