The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 48.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is nearly full at 90% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
48.0
4.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
53%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
14%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.03
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 163 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 87 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 986
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 23.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- THE HART SCHOOLS TRUST LTD
- Head
- Mrs Melanie Cook (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarclay Academy
Secondary · 322m away
Barclay School
Secondary · 322m away
Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 432m away
The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School
Secondary · 643m away
Almond Hill Junior School
Primary · 774m away
Fairlands Primary School
Primary · 848m away
Woolenwick Junior School
Primary · 865m away
Woolenwick Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 865m away
Questions parents ask
Is The Thomas Alleyne Academy a selective school?
No. The Thomas Alleyne Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Thomas Alleyne Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy currently has 986 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Thomas Alleyne Academy take?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy is in Stevenage, SG1 3BE, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Thomas Alleyne Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Thomas Alleyne Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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