Royal Alexandra and Albert Prospectus

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“THE GREATEST SCHOOL EVER”A PUPIL QUOTED BY OFSTED

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“The greaTesT school ever” a pupil quoTed by ofsTed

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“�It’s�great�here,��there�Is�somethIng��for�everyone�whatever�you�are�Interested�In.”��a�pupIl�quoted�by�ofsted

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When families come to look around this school they are offered a tour with our own pupils as ‘tour guides’. I�believe�that�this�is�by�far�the�best�way�to�provide�a�glimpse�of�what�it�is�like�being�a�pupil�here,�and�invariably�the�parents�and�the�prospective�

pupil�come�back�impressed.�they�see�a�confident,�happy�youngster�who�is�proud�of�the�school�and�who�appreciates�the�opportunities�available.�the�school’s�caring,�happy�and�friendly�atmosphere�stands�out.�we�are�a�non-selective�school,�and�whatever�his/her�abilities,�your�tour�guide�is�likely�to�have�achieved�success,�for�example�by�completing�a�duke�of�edinburgh�award,�being�part�of�a�musical�ensemble,�achieving�a*�grades�or�being�a�member�of�one�of�our�many�sports�teams.

when�you�come�to�visit�this�school,�don’t�just�look�at�the�extensive�sporting�facilities,�the�260�acres�of�parkland,�the�stately�home,�the�outstanding�academic�results�and�the�vibrant�boarding�houses.�simply�imagine�how�your�child�would�thrive�in�this�environment.�

I�look�forward�to�welcoming�you�to�our�school.

paul�d�spencer�ellIs,�headmaster

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“ The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is committed to providing an environment in which all will achieve their full academic, social and spiritual potential in order to become valued members of society.”

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currIculumWith a rich heritage and royal patronage, this school is the only state school to offer boarding for boys and girls from the age of 7 to 18. the�support�of�the�school’s�foundation�means�we�have�excellent�staffing�levels�so�pupils�benefit�from�classes�that�are�typically�smaller�than�average.��

Junior�children�are�taught�mainly�by�their�class�teachers�but�have�the�benefit�of�specialist�teaching�for�science,�design�and�technology,�music,�physical�education,�Ict,�french�and�religious�education.��wherever�possible,�junior�pupils�are�divided�into�ability�groups�for�english�and�mathematics�and�this�has�enabled�the�achievement�of�consistently�high�sats�results.��

at�secondary�level,�each�pupil�has�personalised�targets�to�ensure�they�are�stretched�to�the�maximum�of�their�ability.��there�is�a�high�standard�of�teaching�across�all�subjects�and�this�has�led�to�more�pupils�achieving�the�highest�grades�in�public�examinations.

at�gcse,�pupils�can�choose�from�the�traditional�academic�subjects�as�well�as�more�vocational�options�e.g.�btec�in�countryside�and�environment.������

In�the�sixth�form�there�is�an�emphasis�on�academic�achievement�whilst�developing�well-rounded�individuals.�our�sixth�form�students�are�role�models�for�the�rest�of�the�school.�

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“thank�you…

…you�have�provIded�us�wIth�peace��of�mInd�that�our�daughter�Is�receIvIng��the�best�educatIon�to�reach�her�full�potentIal�along�wIth�Invaluable��lIfe�skIlls.”��parent

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“�my�daughter�has��had�an�exceptIonally��happy�tIme�at�raa.”�parent

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specIalIsmsWe have a strong academic record and this was recognised when we were designated a High Performing Specialist School. we�are�a�specialist�sports�college�and�were�recently�awarded�the�specialism�of�maths�and�computing.�we��have�also�become�the�lead�school�in�the�area�for�gifted�and�talented.�

our�most�recent�ofsted�inspection�rated�the�school��as�‘outstanding’�in�every�category.��

this�means�pupils�have�unrivalled�opportunities�throughout�the�curriculum�and�beyond.��we�have�invested�heavily�in�sporting�facilities,�building�new�all-weather�floodlit�pitches,�a�dance�studio,�indoor�riding�school�and�refurbished�swimming�pool.��we�have�also�built�new�science�laboratories,�a�sixth�form�centre�and�upgraded�our�computers.

as�well�as�excellent�facilities�we�have�highly�qualified,�dedicated�teachers.��their�enthusiasm�and�commitment�to�teaching�is�infectious�and�inspires�pupils�to�achieve�their�best.��they�regularly�go�beyond�the�call�of�duty�to�ensure�pupils�get�the�most�out�of�their�time�at�school.

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“the�school�Is�brIllIant�and�the�chIldren�are�really�happy�here.”�parent

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beyond�the�classroomWhen the bell goes for the end of the school day, instead of going home our pupils go to their boarding houses for a drink and snack before they go to activities. we�have�a�comprehensive�range�of�activities�on�offer�from�4–5pm�and�also�later�during�the�evening.��all�pupils�participate�in�the�activities�which�include�music,�choirs,�rugby,�netball,�lacrosse,�hockey,�dance,�badminton,�cricket,�table�tennis,�karate,�trampoline,�aerobics,�cubs/scouts,�cadets,�duke�of�edinburgh�award,�Ict,�homework�support,�art,�photography,�lace�making,�cooking,�riding,�archery,�swimming,�fishing�and�many�others.��

boarding�houses�have�extensive�computer�facilities�so�pupils�can�do�their�homework�or�‘prep’�and�these�are�utilised�by�both�boarders�and��flexi�boarders.��most�of�our�teaching�staff�live�on�site�and�help�in�boarding�houses�so�they�get�to�know�pupils�in�the�classroom�and�also�at�leisure.��

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“�It’s�lIke�a��bIg�sleepover��every�nIght.”pupil

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boardIngWith up to 450 boarding pupils, we are one of the largest boarding schools in the country. all�children,�including�those�who�are�not�full�boarders,�enjoy�an�extended�day�at�the�school�which�includes�all�meals,�activities�and�support�in�the�boarding�houses.��we�have�maintained�the�atmosphere�and�traditions�of�a�boarding�school,�but�have�kept�pace�with�the�changing�needs�and�expectations�of�young�people�and�their�parents.��

staffing�levels�in�our�nine�boarding�houses�are�high,�with�an�average�of�six�staff�in�each�house.��

study�bedrooms�for�two,�three�or�four�pupils�provide�a�comfortable,�modern�home-from-home�atmosphere�for�our�older�pupils.��we�have�recently�completed�extensions�to�two�of�our�senior�boarding�houses�to�add�42�new�study�bedrooms�with�en�suite�facilities�for�our�sixth�form�students.

our�purpose-built�health�centre�staffed�by�qualified�nurses�provides�round�the�clock�high�quality�medical�care�for�pupils.�

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“ The staff are very caring, and there’s a nice sense of community.” pupIl

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“�I�don’t�thInk�I�would�get�the�same�level�of�support�anywhere�else…

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post�sIxteenThe strong ethos of the secondary school is carried through to the Sixth Form. many�of�our�sixth�formers�choose�to�board�and�there�are�42�brand�new�study�bedrooms�with�en�suite�shower�rooms�providing�university�standard�accommodation.

the�new�purpose-built�sixth�form�centre�has�a�spacious�common�room,�café,�study�and�resource�rooms�together�with�a�fully�equipped�computer�suite.��

advice�on�academic�work,�pastoral�matters�and�careers�is�provided�by�a�tutor.��the�tutor�will�also�monitor�the�student’s�progress�during�their�two�years�in�the�sixth�form.

sixth�form�students�are�very�much�part�of�the�whole�school�and�are�expected�to�mentor�younger�pupils,��help�run�clubs�and�activities�and�lead�school�projects.�

whatever�career�path�is�chosen�after�the�sixth�form,�it�is�important�to�be�able�to�stand�on�your�own�two�feet.��our�sixth�form�will�help�that�transition�from�pupil�to�adult.��

…the�staff�at�raas�know�me�very�well�and�help�me�to�achIeve�my�potentIal.”�pupIl

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“�the�royal�alexandra�and�albert�Is�an�exceptIonal�school.”��ofsted

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the�school�communItyFor over 250 years this school has been transforming the lives of young people and we are proud of our heritage. the�world�has�moved�on�since�1758�but�we�still�aim�to�nurture�and�develop�the�children�who�come�to�this�school�so�they�enter�the�adult�world�fully�prepared�to�meet�any�challenge.��

we�are�a�church�school�and�are�committed�to�fostering�christian�principles�within�a�caring�community,�where�people�of�all�faiths�and�beliefs�are�made�welcome.�whilst�we�encourage�pupils�to��strive�to�do�their�best�we�also�expect�them�to�be�tolerant�and�sensitive�to�the�needs�of�others.

please�note�that�as�a�state�school�we�are�only�able�to�admit�children�from�uk�or�eu�families.

“ You get to find your true self.” pupil

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contact�usgatton�park�reigate��surrey�rh2�0td01737�[email protected]

regIstered�charIty�no:�311945

www.raa-school.co.uk

founded:�1758

patron:�her�majesty�the�queen

presIdent:�her�royal�highness�the�duchess�of�gloucester

July�2010