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Alton Convent School
Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NG
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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: |
485 |
| Last Inspected: |
Latest Inspection Report |
| ISC Association: |
ISA |
| Date: | 08/05/2010 |
| Start: | 10:00 |
| Finish: | 13:00 |
| Address: | Alton Convent School, Alton, Hampshire, GU34 2NG |
| Contact's Name: | Mrs Sally Pigott |
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| Contact's Phone Number: | 01420 82070 |
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| Contact's Email: | enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk |
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| Url: | www.altonconvent.org.uk |
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| How to register: | No appointment necessary |
Fees per term
| Boarding (£): |
|
| Day (£): |
1950 - 3155 |
Entry Requirements & Financial Assistance
| Entry Requirements: |
Exam, Scholarship Exam, Interview, Report, Assessment, 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 |
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Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
Boys |
Girls |
| Age Range |
|
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2 - 10 |
2 - 17 |
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| Pupil Numbers |
|
|
70 |
415 |
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29 |
Subjects taught
Ancient History/Classical Civ, Art, Art and Design, Biology, Business Studies/Finance, Chemistry, Chinese, Computing/ICT, Coordinated/Combined Science, Critical Thinking, Dance, Design and Technology (DT), Drama/Theatre Studies, Economics, EFL/ESL, English Language, English Literature, Environmental Studies, French, Further Mathematics, General Studies, Geography, German, Government/Politics, History, History of Art, Home Econ/Food & Nutrition, Italian, Latin, Law, Mathematics, Media Studies, Music, Photography, Physical Education, Physics, PSE, Psychology, Religious Studies, Sociology, Spanish, Sports Science, Textiles and Fashion
Facilities
Art & Technology Centre, Art studio, CDT Centre, Chapel, Climbing Wall, Common Room, Conference facilities, Dance Studio, Drama Studio, Fine art facilities, Fitness suite, Gymnasium, 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, Computing/IT, Cookery, Creative Writing, Dancing, Debating/Public Speaking, Drama/Theatre Studies, Environmental/Green club, Film/Video Club, Forum Debating, Handicrafts, Knitting, Life Saving/First Aid, Music with theory, Orchestra/Band, Orienteering, Outdoor Pursuits, Photography, Riding, School newspaper, Science club, Scouts/Guides etc., Skiing, 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, Martial Arts, Netball, Rounders, Rugby, Swimming, Table Tennis, Tennis, Unihoc, Volleyball
Travel Information
Map:
www.multimap.co.uk
Major Railway Station: Less than 15 minutes
International Airport: 60-120 minutes
Location: Rural
Miscellaneous Information
| Religious Affiliation: |
Roman Catholic |
| Dietary Catered For: |
Other, Vegetarians |
Reference Numbers
| ISC Reference Number: |
28680 |
| ISI Reference Number: |
6193 |
| DCSF Reference Number: |
850 / 6073 |