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Secondary schools in and near Alton

All 2 secondary schools in Alton, and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Alton

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  1. Amery Hill School

    Alton, GU34 2BZ · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 1 area

    Results close to the Alton average.

    187 first choices, 188 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1652.3

    Alton 52.3England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.3%Alton 9.3%
    Pupils
    982
    Pupils per teacher
    16.4
    View school Amery Hill School

Just outside Alton

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Alton.

  1. Eggar's School

    0.8 miles from Alton · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results below the Alton average.

    135 first choices, 150 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.8

    Alton 52.3England 46.2

    Days missed
    8.9%Alton 9.3%
    Pupils
    744
    Pupils per teacher
    15.5
    View school Eggar's School
  2. Treloar School

    0.9 miles from Alton · Special · All-through · Ages 2 to 19

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Has a sixth form

    Specialist provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    15.1%
    Pupils
    78
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Treloar School
  3. Lord Wandsworth College

    4.6 miles from Alton · Independent · Secondary · Ages 11 to 19

    • ISI:Inspected
    • Faith school
    • Has a sixth form

    Independent school. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –Alton 9.3%
    Pupils
    707
    Pupils per teacher
    –
    View school Lord Wandsworth College
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Alton

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Alton, explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Alton, teaching 982 children. 0 are run by the council and 1 are academies or free schools. Among them are 1 special and 1 independent schools.

Pupils in Alton scored an average Attainment 8 of 52.3 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

18.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,619 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.1% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Alton?
There are 2 secondary schools in Alton, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Alton?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Alton on Eduscope are Amery Hill School. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Alton ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Alton secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Alton is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Alton?
When choosing a secondary school in Alton, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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