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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
Contact's Phone Number:	01420 82070
Contact's Email:	enquiries@altonconvent.org.uk
Url:	www.altonconvent.org.uk
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
	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls	Boys	Girls
Age Range			2 - 10	2 - 17
Pupil Numbers			70	415		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