Royal Alexandra and Albert School

SEND Department led by a named SENDCO, following a graduated approach and whole-class teaching first

“The Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) Department at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School aims to identify and overcome potential barriers to learning and meet the needs of all students with SEND within the school setting. Our SEND provision takes into account the full scope of student support, which begins with the delivery of high quality, whole class teaching. We work closely in partnership with the Achievement, Standards and Inclusion Team and class teachers to ensure effective and targeted support. We closely follow the graduated approach.”

SEND support involves partnership with school, home and external agencies

“We value the working relationship with school, home and external agencies in order to ensure all students with SEND can thrive.”

Safeguarding and wellbeing led by a Designated Safeguarding Lead and a broad multidisciplinary team

“Safeguarding and wellbeing at our school is led by the Designated Safeguarding Lead, the Safeguarding team, Disadvantaged Pupils Lead, Director of Inclusion, Language Assistant, MOD & Foundation Students’ Coordinator, Health Centre staff, Counselling team, Directors of Standards, Inclusion Coordinator, House staff, Year Leaders, and a dedicated Learning Support team.”

School states safeguarding is its number one priority underpinning everything it does

“Fostering a culture of safeguarding is our number one priority and underpins all that we do at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School.”

Year 12 external admission numbers are capped at 20 boarders and 20 non-boarders.

“| 12 | 20 | 20 |”

The school runs a Duke of Edinburgh programme alongside Model United Nations and other competitive/recreational activities.

“Additionally, our thriving Duke of Edinburgh programme, Model United Nations, and an array of competitive and recreational activities across diverse disciplines underscores our dedication to holistic development.”

Director of Sixth Form oversees the Extended Project Qualification course

“he is an English Literature and Sociology teacher and oversees the Extended Project Qualification course”

Curriculum described as ambitious, diverse and inclusive, aiming to build academic excellence, character, resilience and cultural capital.

“Our curriculum is ambitious, diverse and inclusive. It ignites curiosity in our students to achieve academic excellence through building character, resilience and cultural capital.”

School commits to a student-centred approach with proactive professional curiosity around safeguarding

“We expect all staff and volunteers to always act in the best interests of our students, take a student-centred approach, and maintain professional curiosity that acknowledges the possibility that “it could happen here”.”

The school has a dedicated Sixth Form Centre (Gatton 6), opened in 2023, for study, socialising and collaboration.

“Opened in 2023, the Gatton 6 Sixth Form Centre is a space designed exclusively for Sixth Form students to collaborate, socialise and study in a supportive environment.”

Sixth form offers a broad range of A Level subjects across sciences, humanities, business, arts and vocational options, with courses run subject to sufficient student demand.

“The Sixth Form courses available caters to a spectrum of interests and ambitions, empowering students to shape their educational journey according to their passions and interests. We provide a comprehensive curriculum designed to inspire, challenge and equip students with the qualifications needed for their next step.”

Minimum GCSE grade requirement specified for Sixth Form entry.

“A minimum of five GCSE grades 4-9.”

Sixth Form entry requires a minimum of five GCSE grades 4-9, with retakes required for English/Maths below Grade 4.

“A minimum of five GCSE grades 4-9. Students who do not secure a minimum of Grade 4 in either GCSE English or Maths should retake the relevant subject(s) alongside their chosen Sixth Form courses.”

The EPQ is said to be highly regarded by universities and can sometimes lead to an adjusted admissions offer.

“For those that do take it up however, it is highly regarded by universities and in some cases can lead to an adjusted offer.”

School has a dedicated Key Stage 5 Destinations Coordinator role

“Miss Alexandra Hunter, Key Stage 5 Destinations Coordinator”

The school's most recent section 5 Ofsted inspection (2024) graded it Good overall

“The school has been graded as “Good” overall in the most recent section 5 inspection.”

Ofsted's 2025 boarding inspection judged the school's overall experiences and progress of students as Outstanding

“Ofsted judged the overall experiences and progress of students in our school as Outstanding”