The Alton School
Type | Primary |
Age Range | 3-11 |
Religion | Does not apply |
Address | Danebury Avenue Roehampton London SW15 4PD |
Phone | 02088768482 |
Reference Number | 145030 |
Description
betaThe Alton School, located in SW15 4PD, is a thriving independent day school in Richmond, London. Established with a strong academic focus and commitment to personal development, the school caters to boys and girls aged 4-13, providing an exceptional co-educational environment.
Key features of The Alton School include:
- Selective entry, offering a tailored, small-class learning experience.
- A well-rounded curriculum, integrating a broad range of academic and extracurricular activities.
- Personalized education, built upon a deep understanding of each child's emotional, intellectual, physical, and social development.
- Rich extra-curricular programs, including sports such as football, netball, and cricket; creativity and performing arts; and adventure activities, such as kayaking and orienteering.
The purpose-built site occupies three acres of well-kept grounds, facilitating diverse learning opportunities, play, and well-being. The school is led by Head Master Jonathan Chimings, supported by a dedicated team of highly qualified teachers.
The school community is deeply engaged with its students and parents, fostering a sense of belonging and interactive participation. The school offers flexible weekday and weekly morning and afternoon clubs, such as music, dance, sports, yoga, and drama, catering to the diverse interests of children.
The Alton School’s Admissions Office is happy to arrange a virtual or in-person tour of the school, giving prospective parents the opportunity to explore the facilities and meet the teaching staff.
General Makeup
Number of pupils | 213 |
Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.42%
Girls: 52.58% |
Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 57.3% |
Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 69% |
Class Sizes
Average size of one teacher classes | 22.4 |
Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20 |
Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 23.5 |
Year Groups
Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
---|---|---|---|
1 | 16 | 14 | 30 |
2 | 16 | 17 | 33 |
3 | 11 | 13 | 24 |
4 | 12 | 11 | 23 |
5 | 17 | 18 | 35 |
6 | 6 | 12 | 18 |
Ethnicities
Ethnicity | Percentage |
---|---|
African | 23.5% |
Pakistani | 17.4% |
Asian, Other | 14.6% |
White, British | 9.9% |
White & Black (Caribbean) | 7.5% |
Mixed, Other | 7% |
Caribbean | 5.2% |
White, Other | 4.2% |
Indian | 2.8% |
Chinese | 0.9% |
White & Black (African) | 0.9% |
Overall Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
Last Inspection Date | 2019-11-12 |
Date | Description | Report |
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2019-10-16 | School inspection | School inspection |
2017-08-04 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
2016-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2015-03-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
2014-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2010-12-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2009-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
2008-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2003-05-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
2016-12-13 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2015-03-17 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
2014-11-27 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2010-12-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2009-03-20 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
2008-02-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
2003-05-19 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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Reading | 101 | Unlock | Unlock |
Maths | 104 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
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Reading | -2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
Writing | 1.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
Maths | 1 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
Sample
UnlockProgress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
Sample
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Mosaic Jewish Primary School
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0.4 miles |
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
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Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School
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Heathmere Primary School
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Roehampton CofE Primary School
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0.78 miles |
East Sheen Primary School
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0.81 miles |
Granard Primary School
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0.93 miles |
Greenmead School
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Sheen Mount Primary School
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1.11 miles |
Barnes Primary School
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1.14 miles |
St Mary Magdalen's Catholic Primary School
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1.15 miles |
Thomson House School
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1.18 miles |
Our Lady Queen of Heaven RC School
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1.47 miles |
Holy Trinity Church of England Primary School
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1.5 miles |
St Osmund's Catholic Primary School
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1.53 miles |
Oasis Academy Putney
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1.57 miles |
St Elizabeth's Catholic Primary School
Queen's Road, Richmond, Surrey, TW10 6HN |
1.58 miles |
Our Lady of Victories Catholic Primary School
1 Clarendon Drive, London, SW15 1AW |
1.59 miles |
Hotham Primary School
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1.61 miles |
Ronald Ross Primary School
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1.63 miles |
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Roehampton Gate School
Priory Lane, Roehampton, London, SW15 5JJ |
0.58 miles |
Roehampton Hospital School
The Priory Hospital Roehampton, Priory Lane, London, SW15 5JJ |
0.58 miles |
Richmond Park Academy
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0.69 miles |
Paddock School
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0.77 miles |
Thomas's Putney Vale
Stroud Crescent, London, SW15 3EQ |
1.19 miles |
Ark Putney Academy
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1.24 miles |
Christ's Church of England Comprehensive Secondary School
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1.52 miles |
Linden Lodge School
61 Princes Way, Wimbledon Park, London, SW19 6JB |
1.9 miles |
Chiswick School
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1.96 miles |
Saint Cecilia's Church of England School
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2 miles |
Ashcroft Technology Academy
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2.02 miles |
The Harrodian School
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2.04 miles |
Strathmore School
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2.25 miles |
The Swedish School
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2.27 miles |
The German School
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2.31 miles |
Fulham Cross Academy
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2.4 miles |
Southfields Academy
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2.51 miles |
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2.57 miles |
International School of London
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2.58 miles |
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2.63 miles |