The Alton is a welcoming, inclusive community school, next to Richmond Park. We are passionate about children achieving their best and enjoying their learning, providing a safe and purposeful learning environment which nurtures and challenges all our children. We are also home to a SEND Resource Base provision called The Woodland Centre, which is for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) with associated learning difficulties. 

We are proud of our UNICEF Rights Respecting School Award , which is at the heart of all we do. We have one class in each year group with a teacher and teaching assistant in each class. The school also offers extensive outdoor play areas including a large field, and an excellent library.

The Alton was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted at its last inspection in October 2019. The Inspector commented: “Pupils come to school happily. They have respectful and warm relationships with staff." "Staff benefit from regular training to develop their expertise," and “Leaders and staff support every pupil to reach their full potential.”

As part of the Q1E Trust, we provide clear structures, excellent resources, and outstanding professional development for teachers. We aspire to be an ‘employer of choice,’ providing all those who join us with excellent working conditions and career prospects. All teaching staff joining the Q1E Trust receive an extensive programme of induction and training, including three weeks of paid induction training for ECTs in July covering how we teach all of our curriculum.