The Thomas Alleyne Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | High Street Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 3BE |
| Phone | 01438344344 |
| Reference Number | 140037 |
The Thomas Alleyne Academy continues to perform well, building on its previous strengths since the last inspection. The school emphasizes a positive educational environment, where students are generally happy and engaged in their studies. With a focus on character education and personal development, pupils are equipped with essential life skills that contribute to their overall confidence and future aspirations. The school has also maintained a solid relationship with local colleges and employers, providing valuable guidance for students’ next steps after graduation. This ungraded inspection confirms the school's sustained standards in delivering quality education.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 986 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.41%
Girls: 49.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 23.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 86 | 91 | 177 |
| 8 | 88 | 90 | 178 |
| 9 | 87 | 84 | 171 |
| 10 | 92 | 78 | 170 |
| 11 | 84 | 94 | 178 |
| 12 | 27 | 23 | 50 |
| 13 | 33 | 29 | 62 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 70.2% |
| White, Other | 6% |
| African | 4.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.3% |
| Indian | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.8% |
| Asian, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Oct 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Oct 2024 | School inspection |
| 15 Oct 2019 | School inspection |
| 09 Jun 2015 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy a wide range of subjects and extracurricular activities.
- Effective behaviour management leads to a positive learning environment.
- Strong ties with local colleges and employers enhance career guidance.
- Curriculum is ambitious and well-structured for knowledge retention.
- Support for pupils with SEND is effectively tailored to their needs.
- Reading support helps pupils quickly catch up with peers.
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment in some curriculum areas has room for improvement.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 48 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52.6% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 62.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.05 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 34.54 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 16.7% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 131 | 21 |
| Third Preference | 140 | 8 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
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| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
| Unknown |
| Name | Distance |
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Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Letchmore Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3PS |
0.27 miles |
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Almond Hill Junior School
Almonds Lane, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RP |
0.48 miles |
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Fairlands Primary School
Pound Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3JA |
0.53 miles |
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Woolenwick Junior School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
0.54 miles |
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Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Bridge Road West, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 2NU |
0.54 miles |
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Larwood School
Larwood Drive, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5BZ |
0.86 miles |
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Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School
Wisden Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5JD |
0.87 miles |
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Broom Barns Primary School
Homestead Moat, Bedwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1UE |
1.15 miles |
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Giles Junior School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
1.15 miles |
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The Giles Infant and Nursery School
Durham Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4JQ |
1.15 miles |
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Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery
Webb Rise, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5PA |
1.16 miles |
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Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.25 miles |
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Bedwell Primary School
Bedwell Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1NJ |
1.31 miles |
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Graveley Primary School
Ashwell Common, Graveley, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 7LJ |
1.34 miles |
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The Leys Primary and Nursery School
Ripon Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4QZ |
1.42 miles |
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St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery
Six Hills Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0PZ |
1.49 miles |
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Martins Wood Primary School
Mildmay Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 5RT |
1.57 miles |
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Lodge Farm Primary School
Mobbsbury Way, Chells, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HP |
1.68 miles |
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Camps Hill Primary School
Chells Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0LT |
1.73 miles |
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Round Diamond Primary School
Whitehorse Lane, Great Ashby Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 6NH |
1.78 miles |
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Barclay Academy
Walkern Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3RB |
0.2 miles |
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The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Hitchin Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 4AE |
0.4 miles |
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North Hertfordshire College
Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1LA |
1.31 miles |
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Lonsdale School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.56 miles |
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Marriotts School
Brittain Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8UT |
1.56 miles |
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The Nobel School
Mobbsbury Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0HS |
1.7 miles |
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The Valley School
Broadhall Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9BN |
1.92 miles |
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Greenside School
Shephall Green, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9XS |
2.2 miles |
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Barnwell School
Barnwell, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9SW |
2.29 miles |
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Kingshott School
Stevenage Road, Hitchin, SG4 7JX |
2.68 miles |
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East Hall School
The Calf House, East Hall Farm, St Pauls Walden, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 8DL |
2.99 miles |
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Hitchin Girls' School
Highbury Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 9RS |
3.47 miles |
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St Christopher School
Barrington Road, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3JZ |
3.75 miles |
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Hitchin Boys' School
Grammar School Walk, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 1JB |
3.91 miles |
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The Highfield School
Highfield, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire, SG6 3QA |
3.99 miles |
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St Francis College
Broadway, Letchworth Garden City, SG6 3PJ |
4.12 miles |
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Fearnhill School
Icknield Way West, Letchworth, Hertfordshire, SG6 4BA |
4.56 miles |
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The Priory School
Bedford Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG5 2UR |
4.58 miles |
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Brandles School
Weston Way, Baldock, Hertfordshire, SG7 6EY |
4.89 miles |