The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 84% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 53.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
46%
-16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
53.2
9.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
54%
12.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
50%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.06
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 146 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 94 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 7–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,002
- Capacity
- 84%
- FSM
- 11.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Morgan Thomas (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Boarding
- Boarding school
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Short inspection
April 2016 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2011 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Outstanding
June 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2006 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection
November 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Gatton Park, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmLime Tree Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.2km away
St Bede's School
Secondary · 1.2km away
Merstham Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Matthew's CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Harps Oak Independent School
Independent · 1.9km away
Wray Common Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 2.2km away
Chart Wood School
Special school · 2.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is Royal Alexandra and Albert School a selective school?
No. Royal Alexandra and Albert School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Royal Alexandra and Albert School's Ofsted rating?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School currently has 1,002 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Royal Alexandra and Albert School take?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School caters for pupils aged 7 to 18. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School is in Reigate, RH2 0TD, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Royal Alexandra and Albert School have a sixth form?
Yes, Royal Alexandra and Albert School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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