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Royal Alexandra and Albert School

State school · Reigate, RH2 0TD
  • All through
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 7-18
  • From £6,480 pa
  • 1,043 pupils
  • Boarding

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,043 ·
Offers boarding
Yes ·
Religion
None
Fees
Day free; Boarding £6,480 - £21,780 pa
Local authority
Surrey County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Morgan P Thomas

Entrance

Open days
20th Feb, 6th March, 1st May, 14th May, 15th May

Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
80%
LA avg.
68%
Eng. avg.
66%
Data highlight

What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

Results data - % of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
61%
Data highlight

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests, and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.4%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
Data highlight

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A levels or equivalent - Average points score (2024)

School
32.71
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
34.45
Data highlight

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
66
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10.8 %
Students with SEN support

Mobile phone policy

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Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in school buildings and mobile phones should not be used during the school day, between 8.30am and 3.35pm. students found to be using their mobile phone in any way during these hours will be reprimanded and a consequence issued according to our behaviour matrix. Operational procedures for return of confiscated items will be shared with parents and students.

Updated Jan 2026

Pupils

1,043
Number of pupils

Money matters

Fee information
Day free; Boarding £6,480 - £21,780 pa

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good

What the school says

Set within 260 acres of historic Gatton Park, The Royal Alexandra and Albert School offers a truly distinct education. As a state boarding school, our community is built on strong relationships and exceptional pastoral care, creating a supportive ‘extended family’ atmosphere for boarders and flexi-boarders alike. We believe education extends far beyond the classroom; pupils benefit from vast co-curricular opportunities, including on-site equestrian facilities and extensive sports. Our ethos combines high academic aspirations with character development, ensuring pupils leave as resilient, confident individuals. We are committed to nurturing the whole child in an inspiring, inclusive environment.

Contact the school

Address

Gatton Park
Reigate
Surrey
RH2 0TD
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Telephone: 01737 649000

Email: headmaster@gatton-park.org.uk

Website: http://www.raa-school.co.uk

Local authority: Surrey County Council

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School data & information Royal Alexandra and Albert School Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD
1,043 Pupil numbers
11.2 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
8 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
66 Number of teachers
21 Number of teaching assistants

Mobile phone policy

Provided by the school and not part of our review

Students are not permitted to use mobile phones in school buildings and mobile phones should not be used during the school day, between 8.30am and 3.35pm. students found to be using their mobile phone in any way during these hours will be reprimanded and a consequence issued according to our behaviour matrix. Operational procedures for return of confiscated items will be shared with parents and students.

Updated Jan 2026

% of pupils meeting expected standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
19%
LA avg.
66%
Eng. avg.
61%

% of pupils meeting expected standard

Pupils are meeting the expected standard if they achieve a scaled score of 100 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as 'working at the expected standard' or better in writing.

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard in reading, writing and maths (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
11%
Eng. avg.
8%

% of pupils achieving at a higher standard

Pupils are achieving at a higher standard if they achieve a scaled score of 110 or more in their reading and maths tests at key stage 2 (year 6), and their teacher assesses them as ‘working at a greater depth within the expected standard’ in writing. The DfE set this standard for the first time in 2016 to provide information about pupils across England achieving in the top 5%.

Progress score in reading (2023)

-0.3 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in writing (2023)

0.3 Score Average
≈ 67% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Progress score in maths (2023)

-1.1 Score Average
≈ 59% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

These scores show how much progress pupils at this school made in reading between the end of key stage 1 and the end of key stage 2, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 1. Please note, these results are for 2023. No data is available for 2024 due to Covid 19 disruption.

Average score in reading (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
107
LA avg.
107
Eng. avg.
105

Average score in reading

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 reading test. This score is known as the reading ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

Average score in maths (2024)

80 Lowest
100 Expected
120 Highest
School
104
LA avg.
106
Eng. avg.
104

Average score in maths

This score shows how well pupils performed in the key stage 2 maths test. This score is known as the maths ‘scaled score’. The average scaled score is the mean scaled score of all pupils awarded a scaled score. It only includes pupils who took the test and achieved a scaled score.

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
59.4%
LA avg.
55.9%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
55.00
LA avg.
51.00
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.61 Score Well above average
≈ 16% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 14 6
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 8
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 5
Music GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 7
Media/Film/Tv Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 6
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 51 6
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 101 6
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 20 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 6
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 153 6
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 32 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 27 5
Chinese GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 9
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 8
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 104 6
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 8
Art & Design GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 7

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
9.8%
LA avg.
17.6%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
32.71
LA avg.
36.80
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 31 B
Psychology GCE A level 26 C
Physics GCE A level 12 B
Mathematics (Further) GCE A level 6 B
Mathematics GCE A level 19 B
History GCE A level 6 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 8 B
Geography GCE A level 9 C
Film Studies GCE A level 10 B
English Literature GCE A level 14 B
Economics GCE A level 12 B
Drama and Theatre Studies GCE A level 7 B
Design and Technology (Product Design) GCE A level 6 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 7 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 12 B

Entry and exit data

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Our review contains additional entry and exit data reported to us and is updated annually. See the review

Recent feeder schools

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

SEN statement

Provided by the school and not part of our review

As a state comprehensive school, RAA is committed to an inclusive education where every student is supported to reach their full potential. We provide support consistent with the mainstream core standards, ensuring that students with special educational needs are fully integrated into the life of the school.

While we do not operate a specialist provision or unit, we are dedicated to Quality First Teaching adapting our classroom strategies to meet a wide range of needs. We are proud of our culture of achievement, where students of all abilities consistently make excellent progress and achieve results above the national average.

Updated Jan 2026
2.9 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Outstanding
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

Full inspection: Requires improvement

Personal development Requires improvement
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Good
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