Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a co-ed boarding and day school in Reigate, Surrey, educating pupils aged 7 - 18 and founded in 1758. Boarding fees are £0 - £0 per term. Our advice on this school is independent and free.
- Type
- Co-ed boarding & day
- Boarders from
- 7 - 18
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Guardian required
- Yes
About Royal Alexandra and Albert
The story, ethos and character of Royal Alexandra and Albert.
- Setting
- Rural
- Ethos
- Church of England
- Head
- Mr Morgan Thomas
Please note: We are a state boarding school. We are only able to consider applicants who are entitled to state education in the UK. The following children are entitled to study at a state-funded school: British and Irish citizensdependant child of a foreign national parent who has settled status in the UKdependant child of a parent(s) who is in the UK on a Work visa or Student visadependant child who is part of a family entering and residing in the UK under the immigration route for Hong Kong British National (Overseas) (BNO) and their dependantsdependant child who is part of a family entering and residing in the UK under the Ukraine Sponsorship Scheme or Ukraine Family Schemedependant child who is part of a family entering and residing in the UK under an Afghan Scheme/Policy Our strong boarding ethos is founded upon values that seek to foster independence, strength of character and academic success.
We combine high expectations with meaningful, personalised to ensure that our young people are happy and successful. This is a like no other: we are a state boarding school that provides life-enriching opportunities. Our students have access to excellent facilities that include an equestrian centre, a swimming pool and extensive sporting arenas.
The school is set in 260 acres of beautiful parkland landscaped by Capability Brown, but is enough to major transport hubs, and London, to ensure ease of accessibility.
They form part of the everyday experience of pupils here. Both Boarders and Flexi Boarders benefit from the many activities that are available. The Co-Curriculum Activities Programme begins at 4pm and, dependent on the activity, can finish anywhere between 5pm and 9pm.
The School has its own indoor swimming pool and riding stables as well as grass pitches, floodlit netball courts, astroturf pitch and sprints track. Pupils can also take part in numerous other activities including many team and individual sports, dance, kayaking or the Duke of Edinburgh Award programme, to name but a few.
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Academics at Royal Alexandra and Albert
What pupils study at Royal Alexandra and Albert — and where it takes them.
English Language English Literature Mathematics Double Science or Triple Science Religious Studies (non-examined)Physical Education (non-examined)PSHE (non-examined)Pupils are then able to pick four options from the following list: Art Business Studies Computer Science Design Technology Drama Food Preparation and Nutrition French Geography History Music Physical Education Religious Studies Spanish
Programmes offered
Subjects offered
Where our leavers go
Destination Courses University of Aberdeen - Accountancy & Business Management- Economics & International Relations- International Business- Legal Studies & Philosophy- Business Management & Geography Aston University, Birmingham Cyber Security University of Bath Structural & Architectural Engineering University of Birmingham Social Work Birmingham City University - Accounting & Finance x2- Computer Science Bournemouth University Sport & Exercise Science University of Bradford Clinical Sciences University of Brighton Architecture Bristol, University of West of England Psychology Buckinghamshire New University Film & TV Production University of Chichester - Psychology x3- Criminology & Forensic Psychology Coventry University - Business Management x2- Architectural Technology- Dietetics- Financial Management & Accounting University of East Anglia Computing Science University of Essex- International Relations- Business Management Goldsmith, University of London Media & Communications Lancaster University Management & Information Technology Leeds Becket University Fashion Marketing University of Leicester- Marketing- Economics & Accounting - Business & Management x2 Loughborough University Psychology Keele University Psychology University of Kent - Business & Management x2- Electronic & Computer Engineering - Law King's College London Music Kingston University Psychology University of Manchester Social Anthropology & Criminology Manchester Metropolitan University Business Psychology Nottingham Trent University- Cyber Security- Business Law- Marketing- Law & Criminology- Business Management & Marketing - Media, Film & TV Oxford Brookes University English Literature University of Portsmouth Biochemistry University of Reading - Business & Management (Marketing)- Politics & International Relations Royal Holloway, University of London Psychology University of Sheffield Material Sciences & Engineering University of Southampton Business Management St Mary's University, Twickenham Politics & International Relations University of Surrey - Biomedical Science- International Business Management- Accounting & Finance University of Sussex- Philosophy, Politics & Economics- Neuroscience- Computer Science- Biomedical Science- Business & Management x2 University of West London - Marketing & Social Media- Civil & Environmental Engineering University of Westminster Arabic & International Business University of York Computer Science Gap Year 8 students Overseas Universities (in Spain, Netherlands and France) 5 students Israeli Military Service 1 student Employment 2 students
Figures are indicative — contact us for the latest results.
Boarding at Royal Alexandra and Albert
Day-to-day boarding life and pastoral care at Royal Alexandra and Albert.
- Boarding houses
- Girls 3, Boys 4, Mixed 2
- Exeat weekends
- No
- Guardian required
- Yes
- Saturday lessons
- Yes
Royal Alexandra and Albert School Contact Favourite
Gatton Hall - 17-18 - Co-educational (Unknown) Gatton Hall is the School's co-educational, Sixth Form only boarding house located on the upper floors of the School's palladium style Grade II listed building. The Housemaster is Mr W Richardson.
Mr Richardson is a Product & Design Teacher and lives in the House with his wife and young daughter. Kent House - 11-18- Boys (Boys) Kent House is a Senior house for boys in Years 7-13. The Housemaster is Mr T Mayhew. After a long career in Finance, Mr Mayhew became a teacher ten years ago.
We can arrange trusted UK guardianship for international families.
Royal Alexandra and Albert admissions
How children join Royal Alexandra and Albert, and how we make it simple.
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Assessment, offer & enrolment
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What you'll typically need
- Recent school reports or transcript
- Passport copy
- English-language evidence (if applicable)
- Completed registration form
- A reference from the current school
Special notes to agents about entry to the school The Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a state boarding school. This means we can only accept applications for children who are eligible for state education. For most children, eligibility will be attained through their British or Irish citizen status.
These students can live anywhere in the world. There are other immigration routes which allow children access to state education. For example, Hong Kong BNO holders, dependant children of parents on a work visa, or the children of parents with Settled Status.
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Royal Alexandra and Albert fees & funding
What Royal Alexandra and Albert costs, what's included, and how we help with funding.
What termly boarding fees include
- Tuition
- Boarding accommodation
- All meals
- Pastoral & house care
- Most academic materials
Funding & scholarships
Registration deposits, EAL tuition, uniform and trips are usually charged separately. Many schools offer academic, sport, music and art scholarships plus means-tested bursaries — ask us and we'll send a full, current breakdown for Royal Alexandra and Albert.
Fees change year to year and by entry point. As your independent advisors we hold up-to-date figures and can compare Royal Alexandra and Albert against similar schools so you know exactly what to budget.
Figures shown are the latest we hold — we'll confirm current fees on enquiry.
Royal Alexandra and Albert location & travel
Where Royal Alexandra and Albert is, and how to get there.
Travel details Address Gatton Park, Reigate, Reigate, Surrey, RH2 0TD, England Travel time to London by train Less than 1 hour Telephone +44 (0)1737 649001 Website https://www. raa-school. co. uk/ Most convenient airports Airport Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1.
London Gatwick 17 27 2. London Heathrow 29 38 Most convenient train stations Station Distance (miles) Drive time (minutes) 1. Redhill 2 8 Local accommodation Travelodge Redhill Town Centre (2.1 miles) Reigate Manor Hotel (2.8 miles) Nutfield Priory Hotel (3.2 miles) Local area & attractions Reigate is a historic town in Surrey.
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