The Alton School
London, SW15 4PD · Wandsworth · primary school
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51st of 54 primary schools in Wandsworth we can score, 57 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.8/10 against 201 of them, against 2.0/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 47.0 · 15 | 40% | 0.60 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Alton School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 47.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.8 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.0 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A breakfast club is available for pupils.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 260. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to bridge the gap between the current 47.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 3.0% higher standard attainment? How does the recent Good inspection influence current teaching priorities?
What Ofsted said about The Alton School
Overview
The Alton School has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils enjoy attending this ‘happy and inclusive place’ where they are kept safe and achieve well across the curriculum. The school fosters a culture of respect and high expectations, preparing pupils for life in modern Britain.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘confident, considerate of their peers, and polite’, following instructions promptly and respecting diversity.
- The curriculum is ‘well designed and arranged carefully’, with a strong focus on reading and phonics from Nursery.
- Staff know pupils very well and provide effective support for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Leaders have streamlined processes to reduce staff workload, enabling a focus on curriculum delivery.
- Governors and trustees hold leadership to account effectively, helping to deploy resources such as additional investment in reading.
Areas to improve
- The school should ensure that teaching supports pupils to ‘know more of the subject content’, as some activities currently take focus away from key learning, leading to gaps in understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with an open and positive culture that puts pupils’ interests first.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 67% |
| 2024/25 | 47% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
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Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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