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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

State school · Stevenage, SG1 3BE
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 986 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
986 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Mark Lewis

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Almond Hill Junior School 21 %
Woolenwick Junior School 18 %
Fairlands Primary School 17 %
OtherUnkn 13 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Giles Junior School 7 %
Trotts Hill Primary and Nursery School 6 %
The Leys Primary and Nursery School 4 %
Graveley Primary School 4 %
Roebuck Academy 3 %
Moss Bury Primary School and Nursery 2 %
Broom Barns Primary School 2 %
St Nicholas CofE (VA) Primary School and Nursery 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
86%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
29.85
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
63
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
17.8 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

986
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

High Street
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG1 3BE
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Telephone: 01438 344344

Email: admin@tas.herts.sch.uk

Website: http://www.tas.herts.sch.uk

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information The Thomas Alleyne Academy High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE
986 Pupil numbers
23.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
11 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
12 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
50%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
46.10
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

0.04 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 48 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 21 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 94 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 54 6
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 169 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 4
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 17 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 62 7
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 45 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 44 4

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
13.8%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
29.85
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 12 C
Physics GCE A level 8 C
Mathematics GCE A level 16 A
History GCE A level 15 C
Environmental Science GCE A level 7 C
English Language and Literature GCE A level 12 C
Chemistry GCE A level 14 B
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 15 B
Biology GCE A level 21 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

4.2 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
17.8 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Short inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Leadership and management Outstanding
Sixth form provision Good
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