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The Thomas Alleyne Academy
High Street, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 3BE, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
84.4 / 100
Top 16%
Better than 84% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
986
Capacity
1,100
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong parent satisfaction at 88%, this secondary school demonstrates a solid commitment to student success. Students achieve an Attainment 8 score of 48, with 70% attaining grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which is above the national average. However, the EBacc entry rate is relatively low at 14%, indicating fewer students are pursuing a broad range of academic subjects.
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Last inspected: 9 June 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 48.0 | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 38% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 53% | Top 30% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 14% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 9% | Bottom 18% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 14% | Average |
Based on 51 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (199 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
98%
My child makes good progress
89%
Good range of subjects
89%
I'd recommend this school
88%
My child feels safe
87%
School has high expectations
86%
My child is happy
86%
Progress is communicated
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
54%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British70.2%
White Other6.0%
Black African4.3%
Mixed Other3.3%
Asian Indian2.7%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.6%
Asian Bangladeshi2.5%
Mixed W+B African1.8%
Asian Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Other0.9%
Asian Chinese0.8%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.91516, -0.20765 · SG1 3BE
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN140037
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.tas.herts.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Thomas Alleyne Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 9 June 2015.
Is The Thomas Alleyne Academy a good school?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy scores 84.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 16% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
Based on 199 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Thomas Alleyne Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Thomas Alleyne Academy in GCSEs?
The Thomas Alleyne Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48.0. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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