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Alton Convent School

Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NG

ISC

Contact Information

School Information

Alton Convent School is a stimulating, friendly community promoting mutual tolerance, courtesy, care for others, a sense of self worth and personal discipline. Visitors comment on our calm, happy and purposeful working environment. It is an independent Catholic day school welcoming all faiths. The school is situated in a north east Hampshire market town, easily accessible by road and rail.

General Information

Gender: Girls (some boys)
Day/Boarding: Day
Age Range - Boys: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep
Age Range - Girls: Nursery, Pre Prep, Prep, Senior, Sixth
Size: 527
School Inspection Report: Latest Inspection Report
ISC Association: ISA

Fees per term

Boarding (£):  
Day (£): 594 - 3430

Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance

Entry Requirements: Exam, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Visit, Exam results
Scholarships, Bursaries: Academic scholarships, Bursaries for new entrants, Art scholarships, Music scholarships, Clergy discounts, Sixth Form scholarships & bursaries, Sport scholarships, All Rounder awards, Drama scholarships, Sibling discounts, Hardship awards for existing pupils

Age Ranges & Pupil Numbers

  Boarding Day Sixth Form
  Boys Girls Boys Girls Boys Girls
Age Range     1 - 11 1 - 18    
Pupil Numbers     94 433   44

Subjects taught

Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, English Language, English Literature, French, Further Mathematics, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, History of Art, Latin, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Textiles and Fashion, Theology

Facilities

Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Conference facilities, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, IT Suite, Library, Music Centre, Music suite, Performing Arts Centre, Photography Studio, Playing Fields on-site, Science laboratories, Sixth Form Centre, Sports Hall, Tennis Courts

Activities

Archeology, Art, Ballet/Dance, Board games, Ceramics, Chess, Choir, Circus Club, Community Service, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Gardening, Handicrafts, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Philosophy, Photography, Riding, Rock Climbing, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, Spanish Club, Textiles, The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, Theatre trips, Understanding Industry, Yoga

Sports

Athletics, Badminton, Basketball, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Cricket, Cross Country, Fitness Training, Football, Gymnastics, Hockey, Horse Riding, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Unihoc, Volleyball

Travel Information

Map: www.multimap.co.uk
Nearest Train Station: Less than 15 minutes
Nearest Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural

Miscellaneous Information

Religious Affiliation: Roman Catholic
Dietary Catered For: Other, Vegetarians

Reference Numbers

ISC Reference Number: 28680
DfE Reference Number: 850 / 6073