The Alton School
URN: 101033 • London SW15 4PD
Overview
- Name
- The Alton School
- URN
- 101033
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ruth Hudson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Danebury Avenue, London SW15 4PD
Summary
The Alton School is a community primary school located in Roehampton, London, with a current enrolment of 217 pupils and a capacity of 260. It operates as a mixed-gender school and offers a full-time nursery for children aged 3 and above. The school has received a 'Good' rating from Ofsted as of January 2025, highlighting its inclusive environment and commitment to fostering pupils' development and well-being.
The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere, encouraging children to become excellent learners. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and well-resourced, promoting independent learning and critical thinking. The Alton School also hosts a SEND Resource Base, The Woodland Centre, which supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties.
As part of the Quality First Education Trust, The Alton School emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement through initiatives like the Friends of the Alton PTA. The school promotes the UNICEF Rights Respecting School framework, teaching children about their rights and responsibilities, fostering a sense of empathy and social awareness.
The school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing learning atmosphere, encouraging children to become excellent learners. The curriculum is designed to be engaging and well-resourced, promoting independent learning and critical thinking. The Alton School also hosts a SEND Resource Base, The Woodland Centre, which supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties.
As part of the Quality First Education Trust, The Alton School emphasizes community involvement and parental engagement through initiatives like the Friends of the Alton PTA. The school promotes the UNICEF Rights Respecting School framework, teaching children about their rights and responsibilities, fostering a sense of empathy and social awareness.
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Nearby alternatives
- Elmhurst Primary School (82.7)
- Fielding Primary School (82.3)
- Wimbledon Park Primary School (81.4)
- Coleridge Primary School (80.5)
- Yerbury Primary School (80.5)
Key details
- LA
- Wandsworth
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 217
- Boys
- 110
- Girls
- 105
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- Close date
- 2017-07-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2016-12-14
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 217 | 110 | 105 | 260 | 32.30 |
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