Royal Alexandra and Albert School vs St Bede's School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in South East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Royal Alexandra and Albert School
Reigate · Local authority all-through · Ages 7–18
984 students
St Bede's School
Redhill · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,918 students
| Measure | Royal Alexandra and Albert School Reigate, South East | St Bede's School Redhill, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 88 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #366 of 679 | #92 of 679 |
| National rank | #2161 of 4,090 | #318 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 984 | 1,918 |
| Pupils on roll | 984 | 1,918 |
| Free school meals | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| Capacity filled | 82% | 101.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 46% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 53.2 | 57.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 54.2% | 68.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 77.8% | 84.9% |
| EBacc average points | 4.85 | 5.39 |
| A level points per entry | 30.4 | 37.0 |
| town | Reigate | Redhill |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.raa-school.co.uk/ | www.st-bedes.surrey.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Bede's School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (88.2 vs 46.1).
- •St Bede's School is the larger school with 1,918 students compared with 984.
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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School better than St Bede's School?
On the Success Index (England), St Bede's School ranks higher (88.2 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 Royal Alexandra and Albert School and St Bede's School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Reigate and Redhill in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School: 984. St Bede's School: 1,918. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Royal Alexandra and Albert School and St Bede's School rank in South East?
Royal Alexandra and Albert School is 366th of 679 and St Bede's School is 92nd of 679 among all-through schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).