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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
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- Stevenage SG1 3BE
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| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Sixth-form provision | Good |
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Academic Progress: Achievement is good and improving.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students behave well and the academy鈥檚 work to keep them safe is good.
Qualifications and Training: Academy leaders provide teachers with good training opportunities.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders have improved teachers鈥� effectiveness with great success.
Strengths and Challenges: Weak teaching has been resolved effectively.
Opportunities for Involvement: The academy offers an excellent range of additional activities.
Communication: The academy provides effective guidance to help parents support their children鈥檚 learning.
Parent Satisfaction: The majority of parents are very positive about the academy鈥檚 work.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act swiftly to resolve issues.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Outstanding leadership in teaching improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying in its various forms is very rare.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Provision for the most vulnerable students is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: Provides a wide range of sports and activities.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Supports students to catch up if they fall behind.
Outdoor Facilities: Rugby teams have toured France; netball and rugby teams are highly active.
Career Counselling Services: Highly effective careers advice and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: The sixth form operates in partnership providing a good range of courses.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special educational needs achieve well.
Subjects Offered: Offers a range of GCSE and A-Level subjects, performing well in art, design, history, and PE.
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 1011 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 42% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
76.00% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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The Thomas Alleyne Academy, a coeducational school for students in grades 11 through 18, is justifiably proud of its reputation as a joyful, kind, and secure neighbourhood where success is expected, attained, and celebrated. On our current site, schooling has existed since 1558. We became an academy in September 2013 and are happy to be a part of the Hart Schools Trust, a multi-academy trust that is dedicated to assisting local schools. The academy is still rated as "Good" by Ofsted in all categories, with "Outstanding" leadership and management, as of October 2019. We hope you'll wish to visit so you can experience the diverse and interesting educational possibilities we can provide for our neighbourhood.
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 16.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 42% | 98% | 65% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 10.50% | 35.00% | 10.20% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.04 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 42% | 37.35% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 50.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 17% | 30.28% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% | 15.56% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 9% | 21.37% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.89 | 3.37 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 93.36% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 154 | 138 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 89.49% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 32.25% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 35% | 47.62% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 5% | 1.65% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.96% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.52% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.37% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.2 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 47.1 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% | 39.23% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 65% | 51.68% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 30.36% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 17.89% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 22.57% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4 | 3.51 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 90.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 147 | 135 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 90% | 88.37% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 47% | 32.73% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 41% | 48.52% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.68% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 5.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 1.07% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 1.41% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.59 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% | 33.34% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% 2 | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 25% | 29.27% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% 3 | 15.54% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 14% 6 | 21.09% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.71 | 3.25 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 89.37% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 76 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 91% | 85% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 43% | 30.93% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 46% | 47.29% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 1.2% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 5.52% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.32% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.11% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.27 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 38% 5 | 34.96% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 62% 6 | 47.77% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 18% | 29.08% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 6 | 16.17% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 8% 3 | 21.85% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 3.3 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 84.29% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 113 | 131 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 74.49% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 45% | 24.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 30% | 47.98% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.5% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 1.68% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 1.7% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 1.5% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.44 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 43% | 35.25% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 68% | 49.19% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 16% | 30.85% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 11% | 20.2% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 21.91% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 96% | 87.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 51 | 134 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 88% | 43.81% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 27.71% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 37% | 48.14% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.37% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.63% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 3.21% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 8% | 1.74% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 30.13 | 32.74 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 33.16 | 31.59 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 10.50% | 15.43% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 150 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 57% | 63.36% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 4.46% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 29% | 21.3% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 7.42% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.07 | 36.9 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.99 | 35.3 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 6.3% | 20.26% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 36 | 180 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 42% | 64.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 11% | 3.55% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 34% | 18.52% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 9.21% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 21.39 4 | 32.57 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | D | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 21.58 4 | 32.16 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | D | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.46% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 30 | 182 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 60% | 60.54% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 5.7% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 24% | 22.9% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 6.93% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 25.88 3 | 31.83 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | C- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 25.48 3 | 31.93 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 0.0% | 16.88% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | - | 22.77% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 3.32% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | - | 13.42% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.94% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 28.59 | 30.74 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 28.33 | 31.86 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 7.1% | 16.88% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 4 | 31.6% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | - | 4.49% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 20.42% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.54% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1