Alton Infant School is a primary school in Alton, serving pupils aged 4 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Alton Infant School currently has around 152 pupils on roll, which is about 84% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.6% boys and 47.4% girls. Around 36.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.3%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (79.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Normandy Street, Alton, GU34 1DH |
| Website: | www.alton-inf.hants.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 0142083857 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Hampshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Richard Mead |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 115850 |
Ofsted inspection date: 03/02/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 152 |
| Number of Boys: | 80 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.3% | 8.2% |
| White British | 79.60% | 121 |
| Unclassified | 7.90% | 12 |
| Other White | 3.30% | 5 |
| Pakistani | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 2 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.30% | 2 |
| African | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 1.30% | 2 |
| Other Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Indian | 0.70% | 1 |
| White and Asian | 0.70% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.70% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bushy Leaze Early Years Centre Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 241 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton Infant School Normandy Street , GU34 1DH | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Anstey Junior School Eastbrooke Road , GU34 2DR | 3out of 4 | 297 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Saint Lawrence Church of England Primary School Amery Hill , GU34 2BY | 3out of 4 | 467 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Infant School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | - not rated | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wootey Junior School Wooteys Way , GU34 2JA | 3out of 4 | 1,110 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | - not rated | 490 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Amery Hill School Amery Hill , GU34 2BZ | 3out of 4 | 490 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | - not rated | 1,287 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Eggar's School London Road , Holybourne GU34 4EQ | 3out of 4 | 1,287 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alton College Old Odiham Road , GU34 2LX | - not rated | 616 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Three Counties Primary School Eastbrook Resource Centre, Vicarage Hill , GU34 2BT | - not rated | 437 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mayfield School The White House , 103 Anstey Road GU34 2RN | - not rated | 934 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Eastbrook Education Trust C/O 48 Windmill Hill , GU34 2SL | - not rated | 980 yd | Miscellaneous | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Alton School Anstey Lane , GU34 2NG | - not rated | 1,026 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Whitedown School Albert Road , GU34 1LP | - not rated | 1,430 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.