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 alumni Notable former students of HSDC Alton include: Russell Howard – comedian Alison Goldfrapp – musician Gwyneth Herbert – singer-songwriter Rebecca Harris (filmmaker) – film producer Michael Auger – singer Ranil Jayawardena – Conservative Party MP for North East Hampshire Yvette Cooper – Labour Member of Parliament (MP) for Normanton, Pontefract and Castleford with the positions of Shadow Home Secretary and Shadow Minister for Women and Equalities Amber-Jade Sanderson – Australian politician Chris Wood – cricketer References External links Official website Student-run College Magazine International Baccalaureate schools in England Learning and Skills Beacons Sixth form colleges in Hampshire Educational institutions established in 1978 Alton, Hampshire 1978 establishments in England