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YOUR CLASS... In classes that are typically smaller than those in other state schools,

your teacher will have the time and space to focus on your progress.

Personalised goals will be put in place to help you maximise your

academic progress whilst capitalising on your individual abilities.

In short, your teachers will bring out the best in you.

Your teachers are experts in their chosen subject which means

that you will get top quality teaching in every subject that you take.

What’s more, they genuinely care about your progress so will help

you achieve the best results both within and outside of lessons.

Personalised targets, specialist teachers and a caring ethos; just

three of the factors which will ensure you achieve the best possible

exam results.

“I enjoy being independent and

being with my friends.” Pupil

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YOUR SUBJECTS…In your first three years at Senior School you will be taught all the

main subjects such as Maths, English and Science plus a wide range

of other subjects such as ICT, Art, Drama, Music, Languages, Food

Technology and more. This broad curriculum is designed to give you

a good basic understanding of a range of subjects and life skills. It

will also help you choose the GSCE subjects which are right for you.

By the end of Year 9 you will have made your choice of GCSE

subject options. As well as the traditional GCSE options you can

select subjects that make the most of our beautiful parkland setting

with options of BTEC courses in Horse Care and Countryside &

Environment.

In your first three years you discover what subjects you enjoy the

most. In the next two years we help you refine your learning and

acquire depth of knowledge to prepare you for your GCSE exams.

“I think the teachers are really nice

and are always fair.” Pupil

EXTRA TIME…You will learn a lot about yourself and your friends outside the

classroom. Being a good team player will help you make the most

of relationships with your friends, family and the people you meet

outside school. When you learn to stick with difficult tasks and

stretch yourself you will earn respect from everyone who knows you.

These skills are as much part of our curriculum as Maths or Science

and you will learn these plus many other valuable life skills during

after school activities and sporting pursuits.

Trips and events outside of school are your opportunity to see how

the world works and how people behave in our society.

This incredible combination of great teaching, endless activities

and enriching experiences will help you develop a well-rounded

personality and the self-confidence to make the most of all your

future opportunities. Get ready for five exciting years!

“My first year has been great and I

love this school so much.” Pupil

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SPECIAL TIME…After a few weeks at school you will find it starts to feel like home.

Whether you are Boarding or Flexi Boarding, you will spend most

of your days here and good things will start to happen. You will

have the time to start great friendships, some of which could last a

lifetime. You will have the space to explore your talents and abilities,

during and after school. You will feel safe and secure in a comfortable

environment surrounded by friends, where a member of staff is never

far away. Most of all, you will feel valued as an individual who really

makes a difference.

It’s amazing how much you will change at Senior School and you will

be delighted with the result.

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“There really seems to be a family

feeling in the house.” Parent

WHAT NEXT?You will have experienced one of the biggest personal

transformations of your life at Senior School. The young adult you

will become will be quite different from the child of five years ago.

As you approach the end of the Senior School, you will have a better

understanding of yourself, you will know your strengths and have a

clearer idea of what the future holds for you. With the support of staff

at the school and the support of your family, you will be able to make

the right decision about the next stage of your life.

So the answer to the question ‘What next?’ should be an easy one.

In all likelihood you will choose to remain at the School in the Sixth

Form, but you can be sure that whatever direction you take, you

will feel intellectually and emotionally prepared for the exciting

opportunities ahead.

“She is proud to be part of the

school and is looking forward to

her future.” Parent

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GET IN TOUCHRoyal Alexandra and Albert School

Gatton Park

Reigate

Surrey RH2 0TD

01737 649000

admissions@gatton-park.org.uk

www.raa-school.co.uk

Patron: Her Majesty the Queen

President: Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Gloucester

Founded: 1758. Registered charity no: 311945

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