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'''Alton Convent School''' is an independent [[Catholic]] day school on the outskirts of [[Alton, Hampshire]]. It has approximately 450 <ref>[http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/school/alton-convent-school.html Profile] on [[Good Schools Guide]]</ref> pupils of all faiths. Situated on a {{convert|19|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus, it educates children from 2 to 11 and girls aged 11 to 18.
'''Alton School''' was an independent [[Catholic]] day school on the outskirts of [[Alton, Hampshire]] for boys and girls from 6 months to 18 years. Before its closure, it had approximately 450<ref>[http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/school/alton-convent-school.html Profile] {{Webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20120801123003/http://www.goodschoolsguide.co.uk/school/alton-convent-school.html |date=2012-08-01 }} on [[Good Schools Guide]]</ref> pupils of all faiths. Situated on a {{convert|19|acre|m2|adj=on}} campus, it had a nursery, prep, senior and 6th form.


==History==
==History==
Alton Convent 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. The current school comprises Garden House nursery for children aged six months to 3, a prep school (3-11), senior school (11-16) and [[sixth form]].
Alton School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence.{{cn|date=October 2023}} Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire.
In May 2024, it was announced that the school would close at the end of the academic year without reopening due to a 'continued decline in pupil numbers' and a ‘combination of adverse political and economic factors’.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://universecatholicweekly.co.uk/alton-school/ | title=Alton School closing due to ‘decline in pupil numbers’ | date=29 May 2024 }}</ref>


==Curriculum==
==Curriculum==
Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Girls take ten [[GCSE]] subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/senior-school/curriculum/ Curriculum]</ref>
Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Pupils take ten [[GCSE]] subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/senior-school/curriculum/ Curriculum]</ref> All students take Religious Studies GCSE in year 10.


==Activities==
==Activities==
Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school [[Salesian College (Farnborough)|Salesian College]] in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint michaelmis ball with nearby More House School.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/sixth-form/experience/ Experience]</ref>
Some events and activities are organised jointly with sister Catholic school [[Salesian College (Farnborough)|Salesian College]] in nearby Farnborough. The school hosts a joint Michaelmas ball with nearby More House School.<ref>[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/the-school/sixth-form/experience/ Experience]</ref>


==Notable alumni==
==Notable alumni==
*[[Alison Goldfrapp]] - Vocalist of [[Goldfrapp]]<ref>[http://www.goldfrappmania.com/flashback/alison-goldfrapp-a-short-biography-from-a-fan/15]</ref>
*[[Alison Goldfrapp]] - vocalist of [[Goldfrapp]]<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.goldfrappmania.com/flashback/alison-goldfrapp-a-short-biography-from-a-fan/15 | title=Iniciar - IncHealth GMBH | date=26 March 2018 }}</ref>
*Catherine and Lizzy [[Ward Thomas (band)|Ward Thomas]], musicians<ref name="theguardian.com">{{Cite web|url = https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/sep/15/catherine-ward-thomas-mum-told-us-dont-swear-or-talk-politics-or-religion|title = Catherine Ward Thomas: 'Mum told us don't swear or talk politics or religion'|website = [[TheGuardian.com]]|date = 15 September 2016|access-date = 19 October 2023|archive-date = 3 July 2020|archive-url = https://web.archive.org/web/20200703132926/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2016/sep/15/catherine-ward-thomas-mum-told-us-dont-swear-or-talk-politics-or-religion|url-status = live}}</ref>
*Ward Thomas

nobody else is famous
==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.altonconvent.org.uk/ Official school website]
*[http://www.altonschool.co.uk/ Official school website]
*[http://www.isc.co.uk/schools/england/hampshire/alton/alton-convent-school Profile] on the [[Independent Schools Council|ISC]] website
*[https://web.archive.org/web/20120623193526/http://www.isc.co.uk/schools/england/hampshire/alton/alton-convent-school Profile] on the [[Independent Schools Council|ISC]] website
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/08/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/850_6073.stm Stats page on BBC]
*[http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/shared/bsp/hi/education/08/school_tables/secondary_schools/html/850_6073.stm Stats page on BBC]
*Garden House nursery [[Ofsted]] [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY403561 Reports]
*Alton Nursery [[Ofsted]] [http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/CARE/EY403561 Reports]
*[[Independent Schools Inspectorate|ISI]] Inspection [http://www.isi.net/schools/6193/ Reports]
*[[Independent Schools Inspectorate|ISI]] Inspection [http://www.isi.net/schools/6193/ Reports]


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Latest revision as of 16:59, 8 September 2024

51°9′36.31″N 0°58′0.1″W / 51.1600861°N 0.966694°W / 51.1600861; -0.966694

Alton School
Address
Map
Anstey Lane

Alton
,
Hampshire
,
GU34 2NG

England
Information
TypePrivate day school
MottoBe The Best That You Can Be
Religious affiliation(s)Roman Catholic
Established1938
FounderSister Madeleine de Jesu - Convent of Our Lady of Providence
Department for Education URN116537 Tables
Chairman of GovernorsClive Hexton
HeadmasterAndrew Reeve
GenderCoeducational 6 months to 18
Age6mths to 18
Enrolment520~
Colour(s)  Blue
Websitehttp://www.altonschool.co.uk

Alton School was an independent Catholic day school on the outskirts of Alton, Hampshire for boys and girls from 6 months to 18 years. Before its closure, it had approximately 450[1] pupils of all faiths. Situated on a 19-acre (77,000 m2) campus, it had a nursery, prep, senior and 6th form.

History

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Alton School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence.[citation needed] Since then it has been located in the Anstey Manor House in Alton, Hampshire. In May 2024, it was announced that the school would close at the end of the academic year without reopening due to a 'continued decline in pupil numbers' and a ‘combination of adverse political and economic factors’.[2]

Curriculum

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Senior School subjects are divided into Core, Additional and Extended which allows pupils to learn at their own paces. Pupils take ten GCSE subjects and may choose from a variety of electives including separate sciences, law, photography, geography, history, art and drama.[3] All students take Religious Studies GCSE in year 10.

Activities

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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.[4]

Notable alumni

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References

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  1. ^ Profile Archived 2012-08-01 at archive.today on Good Schools Guide
  2. ^ "Alton School closing due to 'decline in pupil numbers'". 29 May 2024.
  3. ^ Curriculum
  4. ^ Experience
  5. ^ "Iniciar - IncHealth GMBH". 26 March 2018.
  6. ^ "Catherine Ward Thomas: 'Mum told us don't swear or talk politics or religion'". TheGuardian.com. 15 September 2016. Archived from the original on 3 July 2020. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
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