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11/07/25

LEAD Day 3 at RBA – a celebration of learning, creativity & courage. Together we grow stronger, braver, and more united. RBA is rising! 🌟

11/07/25

🎬 Our latest RBA Newsletter is out now! Hear from our headteacher as we celebrate the week’s highlights and share important updates. Tune in and stay in the loop!https://t.co/BhFgFx9K1C

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. #Excellencehttps://t.co/f8nnccpNRL

10/07/25

It was lovely to meet our new Year 7s today. Know you are not just joining a school, you are joining something far more special - a family. #Excellencehttps://t.co/GjdffS4ZMK

09/07/25

Huge thank you to everyone who made our Performing Arts Showcase & Awards Evening such an unforgettable success! Congratulations to all our performers and award winners — you inspired us all with your passion and dedication! pic.twitter.com/nLYrDhWsQj

06/07/25

With high temperatures expected again this week, we’ve made some temporary changes to help keep students comfortable: Mon–Wed: Full school uniform without blazers and ties. Thurs & Fri: Students may wear their school-branded PE kit for the full day. Stay cool and hydrated! 💧😎

04/07/25

🚨 New Video Alert! 🚨 We just dropped our latest newsletter video, and it’s packed with updates, tips, and exciting news you won’t want to miss! 🎉 🎬 Watch it now and stay in the loop ➡️https://t.co/38quq8ifgC

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Secondary Transfer Information Evening. This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙 pic.twitter.com/endyi8uAGJ

03/07/25

Thank you to all the Yr 6 families who joined us for our Transition Information Evening. This is where it begins — new friendships, big dreams, and unforgettable memories. We can’t wait to welcome you in September . 💙 pic.twitter.com/N0FnxNJNzu

01/07/25

Hot off the Hob🔥🔥 Student Masterchef Competition was back this evening and this year it was hotter than ever! We were thrilled to welcome back ⁦⁩ – MasterChef star, bestselling author, and our very own ex-student – as special guest judge! pic.twitter.com/EaXH8a0ddm

30/06/25

Yr 9s turned up the heat with some epic DJing and beatbxing in today’s Year 9 Immersion Day pic.twitter.com/3B52AHXIE2

30/06/25

From coastal erosion to sea defences, Yr 10s got hands-on with real-world geography at Walton-on-the-Naze! pic.twitter.com/7g6HB5Lfrk

30/06/25

Thank you so much to for allowing the RBA JLT to be part of your lovely school for a day! pic.twitter.com/d4RfOyjXER

28/06/25

Due to the warm weather this week we want everyone to be as comfortable as possible. pic.twitter.com/XsKSXtpgBT

27/06/25

RBA Video Newsletter from the Headteacher! Catch up on all the latest school news, updates, and upcoming events—straight from our Headteacher. pic.twitter.com/M2F9rn8YV0

26/06/25

There’s still time to apply for our Sixth Form. Click this link: https://t.co/8Gf7hMCQ1O

26/06/25

We're back for Day 2 of our 6th Form Taster Days and it's been full of energy, inspiration, and ambition! Just imagine your future here with us – a school on the rise. Still thinking about your next step? If so, there’s still time to apply for our Sixth Form. pic.twitter.com/poctCyniBe

25/06/25

RBA Transition Day, Day 1 pic.twitter.com/i9hykqD6BX

24/06/25

Great working today as the SET RE Team! Thank you everybody . pic.twitter.com/9OHvrkbqGU

22/06/25

Due to warm weather, students do not need to wear ties or blazers this week. We want everyone to stay as comfortable as possible during the heat. Please ensure students bring a refillable water bottle each day to stay hydrated. pic.twitter.com/yfoLAA0cIZ

21/06/25

Year 13 prom — the last chapter of a story we’ve written together. Laughter, memories, and one final night before we go our separate ways…but you will always be part of the pic.twitter.com/Eh0EIyMRH7

21/06/25

The night we laughed a little louder, and smiled a little wider. We danced through the memories we’ve made and stepped into the beginning of everything that comes next. A night we won’t forget, with people we’ll always remember. pic.twitter.com/ZFgHQVpqnt

20/06/25

Like the beat of “Freed from desire” our energy as one family is unstoppable https://t.co/Q24qu3Sv7b

20/06/25

It came and it went. House Sports Day 2025 From the adrenaline of the first race to the final cheer of the relays, it’s about the memories we make, the friendships we strengthen, and the moments that will stay with us long after the day is over. pic.twitter.com/0A6hbSpuSq

20/06/25

📷📷 RBA Weekly Round-Up! 📷📷 What a week it's been at RBA! From exciting classroom activities to fantastic events across the school, there’s been so much happening—and who better to give you the inside scoop than our very own Headteacher!https://t.co/LHKmZJ16bc

Reporting and Assessment

Reporting

Regular feedback to students and parents about their progress is an important aspect of our work. All students are regularly assessed in their lessons throughout the year. The Progress Reports summarise the progress the students are making in these assessments.

All students have at least 1 full written report and 1 progress report each year, as well as at least one parents’ consultation evening each year and one ‘Meet the Tutor’ evening (called Academic Review Day) every year.

What do we report on?

Our progress reports and full reports always include the following information, and are always accessible to parents via our Edulink app.

  • Attendance
  • Target Grade
  • Attitude to learning (ATL*) in class
  • Attitude to learning (ATL*) for homework
  • Number of House Points
  • Number and type of consequence

All progress data is collated and reviewed by the Heads of Department and the information is used to identify students whose progress is a cause for concern. Appropriate intervention will be put in place to students who are in danger of falling behind. This intervention might be at classroom level, attendance to extra sessions after school and/or additional work to complete at home.

*     ATL grades:

       1 =        Outstanding attitude to learning

       2 =        Committed attitude to learning

       3 =        Compliant attitude to learning

       4 =        Resistant attitude to learning

Student Resources

RBA is very well equipped. The first and most important resource for students is the staff itself. Teachers are highly trained, knowledgeable professionals who care deeply about the needs of students and make it their priority to get the best out of every child in the school. They are supported by a range of other staff, including teaching assistants, administrative staff and librarians, all of whom provide a valuable resource for our students.

The school also possesses an impressive range of resources on the premises. First and foremost is the well-stocked school library, containing books for both work and pleasure. Secondly, the school has computer rooms which are used in lessons and also computer facilities which students are able to use independently in the library. We also aim to provide quiet rooms which can be used for work at lunchtimes. Furthermore, each subject area has its own resources, from sports equipment to tools and machines, all of which are used by students in lessons and outside of lessons where needed under appropriate supervision.

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