Merstham Park School vs Royal Alexandra and Albert School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 2.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merstham Park School
Redhill · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
711 students
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Reigate · Local authority all-through · Ages 7–18
984 students
| Measure | Merstham Park School Redhill, South East | Royal Alexandra and Albert School Reigate, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 50 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #341 of 679 | #366 of 679 |
| National rank | #1946 of 4,090 | #2161 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | All-through |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 7–18 |
| Students | 711 | 984 |
| Pupils on roll | 711 | 984 |
| Free school meals | 28.4% | 11.2% |
| Capacity filled | 79% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 46% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 53.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 44.1% | 54.2% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64.5% | 77.8% |
| EBacc average points | 3.92 | 4.85 |
| A level points per entry | – | 30.4 |
| town | Redhill | Reigate |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.mersthamparkschool.org | www.raa-school.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Merstham Park School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.4 vs 46.1).
- •Royal Alexandra and Albert School is the larger school with 984 students compared with 711.
- •Merstham Park School is a academy school while Royal Alexandra and Albert School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Merstham Park School better than Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
On the Success Index (England), Merstham Park School ranks higher (50.4 vs 46.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Merstham Park School and Royal Alexandra and Albert School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Redhill and Reigate in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Merstham Park School: 711. Royal Alexandra and Albert School: 984. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Merstham Park School and Royal Alexandra and Albert School rank in South East?
Merstham Park School is 341st of 679 and Royal Alexandra and Albert School is 366th of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).