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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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