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Thomas Alleyne's High School
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8DU, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
25.6 / 100
Bottom 26%
Better than 26% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
965
Capacity
1,283
Ages
13–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this school demonstrates solid performance, particularly in GCSE attainment, where it ranks in the top 54% nationally with an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. While 63% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, only 40% reach grade 5 or above, indicating room for improvement in higher-level performance. Parent satisfaction is moderate, with 63% recommending the school, and 62% of students progress to university, although only 17% attend top-third institutions.
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Last inspected: 10 February 2016Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
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. | 45.1 | Bottom 46% 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%. | 63% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 40% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 21% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 8% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 62% | 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%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 120 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (219 responses)
★★★★3.1
Good range of subjects
84%
Good range of extra-curricular
82%
My child feels safe
76%
My child is happy
71%
My child makes good progress
70%
School has high expectations
68%
Progress is communicated
66%
I'd recommend this school
63%
School supports development
54%
Behaviour is good
52%
School keeps me informed
50%
School responds to concerns
49%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.7%
White Other2.9%
Mixed Other1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.7%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Indian0.2%
Black Other0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Black African0.1%
Location
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52.90134, -1.86295 · ST14 8DU
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN144002
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.thomasalleynes.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Thomas Alleyne's High School rated by Ofsted?
Thomas Alleyne's High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 February 2016.
Is Thomas Alleyne's High School a good school?
Thomas Alleyne's High School scores 25.6/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 26% 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 Thomas Alleyne's High School?
Based on 219 Ofsted Parent View responses, Thomas Alleyne's High School receives a satisfaction score of 61% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Thomas Alleyne's High School in GCSEs?
Thomas Alleyne's High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.1. 63% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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