The Alton School
Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4PDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
The Alton School is a primary school in Wandsworth for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 111 schools in Wandsworth. It ranks 51st of 53 primary schools in Wandsworth. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2016.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 13 December 2016, report published 19 January 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 28 January 2025
Pupils enjoy coming to school, which provides a happy and inclusive place that fosters their development and well-being. Staff know pupils very well. Pupils know that trusted adults will help them if they have any concerns. They are kept safe at school. The school aims for pupils to become 'excellent learners and to fulfil their potential'. Pupils rise to meet these high expectations and achieve well across the curriculum. They engage and participate in lessons keenly. Pupils are expected to be 'ready, respectful, and safe' at all times. They receive clear instructions on how to behave, both in and out of lessons. Pupils follow adult instructions promptly. They are confident, considerate of their peers, and polite. The school celebrates its diversity. Pupils respect each other's backgrounds, faiths, and beliefs. Pupils and staff come together to celebrate through cultural days and community events. In assemblies and lessons, pupils learn about identity, difference, and respect for others. These activities help to prepare pupils for life in modern Britain. Pupils engage in a wide variety of activities which help them to understand their community. For example, they take part in local regeneration projects, support the work of local artists and join in with Christmas lantern parades. They also work closely with a local independent school, where they learn life-skills like swimming and cooking.
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, pupils are given activities that take their focus away from learning important content. When this happens, pupils do not retain key knowledge which leads to gaps in their understanding. The school should ensure that the teaching of the curriculum supports pupils effectively to know more of the subject content.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
34 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
233 pupils on roll, with places for 260
Schools near The Alton School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mosaic Jewish Primary School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School, Roehampton | 0.6 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Heathmere Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding | 65% met the expected standard |
| Roehampton Church Forest Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 86% met the expected standard |
| East Sheen Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | 83% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- QUALITY FIRST EDUCATION TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Linsay Thomson
- Phone
- 02088768482
- Address
- Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4PD
- Local authority
- Wandsworth
- URN
- 145030
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.