Royal Alexandra and Albert School

What inspectors noted positively.

• Exceptionally wide variety of extracurricular clubs, including an equestrian centre and model United Nations.
• Well-developed, ambitious curriculum that spans from the junior phase through to the sixth form.
• Positive and articulate pupil body that feels safe and actively participates in school leadership.
• Strong achievement in national curriculum tests and GCSEs.
• Effective new phonics programme and reading support for pupils who need additional help.

Neutral topics you may wish to explore.

• Consistency of support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) during lessons.
• Variation in how different staff members apply the school's renewed behaviour policy.
• Ongoing improvements in sixth-form achievement within specific subjects.
• The embedding of the newly established reading programme across the school.

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, and pupils feel confident that any concerns they report will be addressed by staff.

Senior leaders are precise and evaluative, taking effective steps to move the school forward while ensuring governors have the information necessary to hold them to account.