Royal Alexander & Albert School

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Posting here for traffic. Does anyone have a child at this school in Merstham (Surrey) & would you be happy to share your feedback? Thinking of it as a possible option for my son to join in Yr 7.

Thanks in advance!

Boarding or day?

Sorry @LIZS day only

Applications will have been due by end October. Do you live close by?

Yes, my son has been offered a place but was wondering on any feedback from parents who have a child already there?

It’s just an option on the table at the mo

It’s very easy to get drawn in by the site and marketing. Our experience wasn’t great, poor academic standards, behavioural issues across the board and very limited SEN which has a knock on impact on non SEN kids. Lots of staff turnover which isn’t a great sign.
Extra curricular provision is good, grounds are lovely, sports facilities are good but could do with an upgrade (particularly the pool).
We are looking at moving our children out.
I would attend an open day and get a feel for the place but it’s easy to get pulled in as we did. I believe lots of parents feel similarly to us.