Alton School

Alton School is an independent Catholic day school on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire for boys and girls from 6 months to 18 years. It has approximately 450[1] pupils of all faiths. Situated on a 19-acre (77,000 m2) campus, it has a nursery, prep, senior and 6th form.

Alton School
Address
Anstey Lane

Alton
,
Hampshire
,
GU34 2NG

England
Information
TypeIndependent day school
MottoBe The Best That You Can Be
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1938
FounderSister Madeleine de Jesu - Convent of Our Lady of Providence
Department for Education URN116537 Tables
Chairman of GovernorsMr C Hexton
HeadmasterMr Karl Guest
GenderCoeducational 6 months to 18
Age6mths to 18
Enrolment520~
Colour(s)Blue
Websitehttp://www.altonschool.co.uk

History

Alton School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire.

Curriculum

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.[2] All students take Religious Studies GCSE in year 10.

Activities

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.[3]

Notable alumni

References
  1. Profile Archived 2012-08-01 at Archive.today on Good Schools Guide
  2. Curriculum
  3. Experience
  5. Ward Thomas (band)
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