Alton School is an independent

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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

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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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References

External links

Official school websiteProfile
on the ISC website
Stats page on BBC
*Alton Nursery

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