The Alton School, based in London, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Alton School currently has around 228 pupils on roll, which is about 88% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.2% boys and 47.8% girls. Around 67.7% 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 5.8%. Persistent absence is recorded at 17.9%. The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 20 pupils.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with african pupils forming the largest group at around 26.3%. pakistani pupils make up about 16.7% , followed by other asian at 13.6%
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: | Danebury Avenue, London, SW15 4PD |
| Website: | www.thealton-q1e.org.uk |
| Telephone: | 02088768482 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wandsworth |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Linsay Thomson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145030 |
Ofsted inspection date: 13/12/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 260 |
| Number of Pupils: | 228 |
| Number of Boys: | 119 |
| Number of Girls: | 109 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.8% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 17.9% | 8.2% |
| African | 26.30% | 60 |
| Pakistani | 16.70% | 38 |
| Other Asian | 13.60% | 31 |
| White British | 9.60% | 22 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 8.30% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 6.60% | 15 |
| Other White | 4.40% | 10 |
| Caribbean | 4.40% | 10 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.90% | 9 |
| Indian | 2.20% | 5 |
| Other Black | 1.80% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.90% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.40% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastwood Nursery School 168 Roehampton Lane , SW15 4EU | 4out of 4 | 619 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Alton School Danebury Avenue , Roehampton SW15 4PD | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Danebury Avenue , SW15 4PD | - not rated | 426 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Danebury Primary School Danebury Avenue , Putney SW15 4EG | - not rated | 443 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School 170 Roehampton Lane , Roehampton SW15 4EU | - not rated | 648 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shene School Park Avenue , East Sheen SW14 8RG | - not rated | 1,254 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lift Richmond Park Park Avenue , SW14 8RG | 3out of 4 | 1,254 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Elliott School Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | - not rated | 2,151 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ark Putney Academy Pullman Gardens , Putney SW15 3DG | 3out of 4 | 2,151 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| John Paul II School Princes Way , SW19 6QE | - not rated | 2,640 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ibstock Place School Clarence Lane , Roehampton SW15 5PY | - not rated | 253 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton University Roehampton Lane , SW15 5PJ | - not rated | 698 yd | Higher education institutions | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Gate School Priory Lane , SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,213 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roehampton Hospital School The Priory Hospital Roehampton , Priory Lane SW15 5JJ | - not rated | 1,215 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tower House School 188 Sheen Lane , Richmond SW14 8LF | - not rated | 1,627 yd | Other independent school | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.