Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Reigate, RH2 0TD · Surrey · all-through school
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20th of 57 secondary schools in Surrey we can score, 58 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to the 515 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 5.7/10 among them, against 8.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.6 · 78 | 30% | 2.34 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.61 · 88 | 25% | 2.21 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 54.5 · 84 | 10% | 0.84 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Royal Alexandra and Albert School overview
How it's doing
The school is rated Good by Ofsted (inspected 2024-04). In 2024/25, 54.2% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 53.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.61 in 2023/24, indicating better progress than pupils nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.6 out of 10 among them, against 8.0 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Choir, Jazz Band, Duke of Edinburgh, and Model United Nations. Sports include Rugby, Cricket, Swimming, Equestrian, and Netball, alongside Piano lessons.
Getting in
The published school roll is 984 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,200. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the gap between their Progress 8 score and the national median? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths?
What Ofsted said about Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Overview
Pupils are described as "happy and well cared for," benefiting from "positive relationships with staff" and feeling "safe, confident" that concerns are addressed. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, now offering a "robust and well-developed curriculum" that supports strong achievement in national tests and GCSEs.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated "Outstanding," with pupils engaging in an "exceptionally wide variety of opportunities" including clubs, equestrian activities, and model United Nations.
- The curriculum is carefully sequenced to build "effective knowledge over time," supporting pupils in achieving well in national curriculum tests and GCSEs.
- Staff provide "clear explanations, supported by expert subject knowledge" and check learning regularly to address misconceptions quickly.
- A "well-developed careers programme" is in place, connecting across the school and offering bespoke support for sixth-form students’ next steps.
- Leaders are "precise and evaluative," ensuring governors have the information needed to hold them to account effectively.
Areas to improve
- Ensure all staff have a "consistently secure knowledge of how to meet the additional needs of pupils with SEND" through continued training to embed routine adaptations.
- Support staff in applying the renewed behaviour policy "more consistently across the school" to address current variations in implementation.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 55.0 |
| 2024/25 | 53.2 |
| 2025/26 | 54.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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