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“The greaTesT school ever” a pupil quoTed by ofsTed
“�It’s�great�here,��there�Is�somethIng��for�everyone�whatever�you�are�Interested�In.”��a�pupIl�quoted�by�ofsted
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
01
“ 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.”
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.�
03
“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
“�my�daughter�has��had�an�exceptIonally��happy�tIme�at�raa.”�parent
05
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.
“the�school�Is�brIllIant�and�the�chIldren�are�really�happy�here.”�parent
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.��
07
“�It’s�lIke�a��bIg�sleepover��every�nIght.”pupil
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.�
09
“ The staff are very caring, and there’s a nice sense of community.” pupIl
“�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
“�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
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