Alton School is an independent
Catholic
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day school on the outskirts of
Alton, Hampshire for boys and girls from 6 months to 18 years. It has approximately 450 pupils of all faiths. Situated on a campus, it has a nursery, prep, senior and 6th form.
History
Alton School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire.
Curriculum
Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Pupils take ten
GCSE
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subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama. All students take Religious Studies GCSE in year 10.
Activities
Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school
Salesian College in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint Michaelmas ball with nearby More House School.
Notable alumni
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Early life
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- Vocalist of
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- Country Singers
References
External links
Official school websiteProfileon the
ISC website
Stats page on BBC*Alton Nursery
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Girls' schools in Hampshire
Private schools in Hampshire
Roman Catholic private schools in the Diocese of Portsmouth
Educational institutions established in 1938
1938 establishments in England
Alton, Hampshire