At Royal Alexandra and Albert School, boarding at Sixth Form offers an opportunity for students to immerse themselves in their academic and personal development. Boarding constitutes a significant aspect of life within our Sixth Form community. Approximately 65% of our students opt for full boarding, while the remaining 35% choose the non-boarding package.
With a supportive and nurturing environment, our boarding provides students with a structured yet flexible approach to their studies.
Boarding fosters a sense of independence and self-reliance. Students learn invaluable life skills such as time management, problem-solving and collaboration as they navigate the responsibilities of daily life living with their peers and friends.
Beyond academic pursuits, boarding offers opportunities for greater co-curricular involvement. Students have access to a wide range of co-curricular activities and leadership roles within the boarding community, allowing them to explore their interests and talents.
The supportive network within the boarding community further enhances students’ progress. Heads of House, Deputy Heads of House, Matrons and Tutors provide guidance, encouragement and pastoral care, ensuring that students feel supported in every aspect of their lives.
Our school features eight boarding houses, four of which offer dedicated Sixth Form accommodation. Subject to availability, we are often able to give students the choice of their preferred accommodation. Please note that this may not always be possible but we will do our best to accommodate requests. Click on the house names below to take a tour!
The Alexandra Annexe adjoins Alexandra House, an all-girls’ boarding house, home to students in Years 9 to 13. Specifically designed for Sixth Formers, the annexe has its own common room and kitchen. The accommodation features two-person dorms, with each dorm resembling two interconnected bedrooms with a sliding door for added privacy. Each dorm has a shared jack-and-jill bathroom.
The Cornwall Annexe adjoins Cornwall House, an all-girls’ boarding house, home to students in Years 9 to 13. It is a purpose built Sixth Form annexe, consisting of shared dormitories accommodating two students each. These dormitories were designed with adjoining jack-and-jill bathrooms. In addition, Cornwall Sixth Formers enjoy their own common room and kitchen facilities.
The Kent Annexe adjoins Kent House, an all-boys’ boarding house, home to students in Years 9 to 13. Specifically designed for Sixth Formers, the annexe has its own common room and kitchen. The accommodations featured two-person dorms, with each dorm resembling two interconnected bedrooms with a sliding door for added privacy. Each dorm has a shared jack-and-jill bathroom.
Gatton Hall stands as our flagship residence exclusively designated for Sixth Formers. A co-educational boarding house, it occupies the top floors of the school’s historic Grade II listed building. Gatton Hall provides shared dorms of various sizes, with dorms ranging from single rooms to spacious four bed dorms. Some rooms have beautiful views overlooking Gatton Park’s main lake and the North Downs.
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