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The Alton School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Alton School is an academy converter primary school in London, Wandsworth , serving pupils aged 3-11, with 228 pupils, and a capacity of 260 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.

3-11

Age range

228

Pupils

260

Capacity

88%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2017

The Alton School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for The Alton School?

The catchment area for The Alton School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, The Alton School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Wandsworth. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Wandsworth before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Wandsworth catchment area documents →

The Alton School: 260 places, 88% filled: places available

The Alton School has a published admission number of 260 places. 228 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 88%. At 88% full, the school currently has headroom below its 260 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 67.7% of pupils at The Alton School are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of London.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Wandsworth publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Wandsworth school admissions →

The Alton School: School Information

Full address
Danebury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4PD
Local authority
Wandsworth
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Primary
Age range
3-11 years
Free school meals
67.7% of pupils
DfE URN
145030

Other Primary Schools in London

If The Alton School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in London are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest primary schools by distance

These are the primary schools closest to The Alton School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: The Alton School

What is the catchment area for The Alton School?

The catchment area for The Alton School is the geographic zone Wandsworth uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Wandsworth publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is The Alton School oversubscribed?

The Alton School has a capacity of 260 places and currently has 228 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Wandsworth.

What is the admissions policy for The Alton School?

Admission to The Alton School is managed by Wandsworth. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Alton School cover?

The Alton School is a primary school in London, Wandsworth, serving pupils aged 3-11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Alton School?

The Alton School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2017. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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