The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity.
- SATs results are below the national average, with 47% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- 68% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
47%
-15.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 7 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 228
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 67.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- Trust
- QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Linsay Thomson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4PD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmIbstock Place School
Independent · Very close
Eastwood Nursery School
Nursery · 567m away
Mosaic Jewish Primary School
Primary · 593m away
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton
Primary · 999m away
Roehampton Gate School
Independent · 1.1km away
Roehampton Hospital School
Independent · 1.1km away
Heathmere Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Lift Richmond Park
Secondary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Alton School?
The Alton School currently has 228 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Alton School take?
The Alton School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Alton School?
The Alton School is in London, SW15 4PD, in the Wandsworth local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Alton School have a sixth form?
No, The Alton School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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