The Alton School
URN: 145030 • London SW15 4PD
Overview
- Name
- The Alton School
- URN
- 145030
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 47.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Linsay Thomson (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 02088768482
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Danebury Avenue, London SW15 4PD
Summary
The Alton School is a mixed primary academy located in Roehampton, London, adjacent to Richmond Park. With a capacity of 260 pupils and currently serving 228, the school prides itself on being a friendly and inclusive community. It offers a full-time nursery for children aged 3 and above, alongside a well-resourced curriculum designed to foster independent learning and personal development. The school has maintained a 'Good' rating from Ofsted, highlighting its commitment to creating a happy and supportive environment for all students.
The Alton School is dedicated to inclusive education, featuring a SEND Resource Base known as The Woodland Centre, which supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties. The school actively promotes the UNICEF Rights Respecting School initiative, teaching pupils about their rights and responsibilities towards one another, which is integral to its ethos.
In addition to academic learning, The Alton School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a Breakfast Club and various after-school clubs, to provide comprehensive support for families. The school encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Friends of the Alton PTA, fostering a strong sense of community.
The Alton School is dedicated to inclusive education, featuring a SEND Resource Base known as The Woodland Centre, which supports children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and associated learning difficulties. The school actively promotes the UNICEF Rights Respecting School initiative, teaching pupils about their rights and responsibilities towards one another, which is integral to its ethos.
In addition to academic learning, The Alton School offers a range of extracurricular activities, including a Breakfast Club and various after-school clubs, to provide comprehensive support for families. The school encourages parental involvement through initiatives like the Friends of the Alton PTA, fostering a strong sense of community.
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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
- QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 260
- Pupils
- 228
- Boys
- 119
- Girls
- 109
- FSM %
- 67.70
- Open date
- 2017-08-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-10-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 228 | 119 | 109 | 260 | 67.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 213 | 101 | 112 | 260 | 57.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 193 | 96 | 97 | 260 | 51.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 193 | 96 | 97 | 260 | 51.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 200 | 103 | 97 | 260 | 48.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 210 | 108 | 102 | 260 | 43.30 |
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