Alton College
Further education college in Alton, Hampshire, England
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HSDC Alton, formerly known as Alton College, is located in Alton, Hampshire, England. In addition to offering A Levels, the college provides an adult education service to the local population. It was built in 1978 and was one of the first institutions in the UK to be a purpose-built sixth form college. On 1 March 2019 it merged with Havant and South Downs College, becoming the third campus of the college.
Former nameAlton College
MottoBuild your confidence, individuality and maximise your potential
Established1978
| HSDC Alton | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
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Old Odiham Road , , GU34 2LX | |
| Information | |
| Former name | Alton College |
| Type | Further education college |
| Motto | Build your confidence, individuality and maximise your potential |
| Established | 1978 |
Local authority | Hampshire |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Chief Executive and Principal | Mike Gaston [1] |
| Gender | Mixed Education |
| Website | www |
Notable alumni
Notable former students of HSDC Alton include:
- Michael Auger – singer[2]
- Yvette Cooper – British Foreign Secretary since September 2025 and Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Pontefract, Castleford and Knottingley.[3]
- Daisy Dixon - philosopher of art[4]
- Hannah Doran - playwright
- Alison Goldfrapp – musician[5]
- Rebecca Harris – film producer
- Gwyneth Herbert – singer-songwriter[6][7]
- Russell Howard – comedian[8]
- Ranil Jayawardena – Conservative Party MP for North East Hampshire from 2015 to 2024.[9]
- Amber-Jade Sanderson – Australian politician
- Chris Wood – cricketer[10]
