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Alton School
Private day school in Alton, Hampshire, England From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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.
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History
Alton Convent School was established in 1938 by the Sisters of Our Lady of Providence. [citation needed] The original site of the school was in Normandy Street, London. [2]
In 1946, the Town Council acquired Anstey Manor and its land. In turn it sold the manor house and 11 acres to the Alton Convent for £6,000.[2] As a result the school relocated to 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’.[3]
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Curriculum
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.[4] 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.[5]
Notable alumni
- Alison Goldfrapp - vocalist of Goldfrapp[6]
- Catherine and Lizzy Ward Thomas, musicians[7]
- Catherine McCormack - actress
References
External links
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