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Could education be
ITH THE WIDE CHOICE of boarding schools
available to parents, many are not aware of state boarding schools that offer excellent boarding education at around half the cost of independent schools. State boarding schools are spread throughout the country and a convenient one for parents in the South of England is the Royal Alexandra and Albert School in Reigate, just south of the M25. Located in
260 acres of parkland, with its idyllic setting and excellent results, it is the perfect solution for many parents.
Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a comprehensive school that has produced record results over the last few years and the demand for places is growing rapidly. In 2011, 93% of Year 11 pupils achieved 5 or more GCSEs at A* to C, which is a remarkable result for a non- selective school. What’s more, 43% of pupils achieved 3 or more A or A* grades at GCSE.
right for your child? Lots of busy parents are finding that the answer to this question is “Yes”
This co-ed school has pupils aged from seven to 18, and there is a high ratio of boarders to flexi boarders with over 420 of the 910 pupils being full boarders. Children who board at the School can choose from a wide range of activities when they are not in lessons including archery, cookery, kayaking, dance, Scouts, as well as all the more traditional sports. The school even has its own riding stables. Homework or ‘prep’ is supervised within the boarding houses, with computers
available for children to use in support of their studies. It’s clear that boarding schools have come a long way since the forbidding, draughty dormitories of old. Today, boarding schools like Royal Alexandra and Albert are geared up to develop every child to reach his or her full potential, within a modern, comfortable environment. Find out more about state boarding schools at
www.sbsa.org.uk, or visit
www.raa-school.co.uk for the Royal Alexandra and Albert School.
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The INDEX magazine october 2011
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