HSDC Alton | |
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Address | |
Old Odiham Road , , GU34 2LX | |
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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 |
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.
Notable former students of HSDC Alton include:
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