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The Thomas Alleyne Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Mark Lewis

corporate_fareTHE HART SCHOOLS TRUST LTD

location_onStevenage, SG1 3BE

language Visit Website phone 1438344344

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2015

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Students

973

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#48 in Hertfordshire

#1,218 of 3,216 nationally

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The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Stevenage, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

The Thomas Alleyne Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stevenage, Hertfordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of THE HART SCHOOLS TRUST LTD. The school has approximately 986 pupils on roll, of whom 24% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 48, placing the school #48 in Hertfordshire and #1,218 of 3,216 nationally. 52.60% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.8% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 13 A-level subjects. 45.7% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 17.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.03 — sixth-form progress was broadly average.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2015. The school's current overall rating is Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.7:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 7.0 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

52.60%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.8%

Entering EBacc13.70%

EBacc APS4.03

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

46.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc20.90%

EBacc APS3.94

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.04

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc17%

EBacc APS3.89

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.2

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS4

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc19%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.59

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc25%

EBacc APS3.71

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc18%

EBacc APS3.76

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment5%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.03

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.6%

Achieving A*–A17.9%

Achieving A*–B45.7%

VA Banding Average

Retention rate97.3%

A-level subjects offered13

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.02

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate96.40%

2023

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate76.00%

2022

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate98.0%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

No digital report timeline available.

Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2015-06-09

Academy First Section 5 EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2011-09-26

None EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

6.8%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

3.4%(34 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 986 pupils. During this period, there were 67 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 6.8%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	986	67	6.8%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	998	72	7.2%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,010	37	3.7%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,011	30	3.0%	7.1%	3
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,015	48	4.7%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	967	21	2.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	973	40	4.1%	6.4%	4
2022/23 (Autumn term)	973	25	2.6%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	939	18	1.9%	4.7%	2
2021/22 (Spring term)	947	32	3.4%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	946	26	2.7%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	935	31	3.3%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	935	6	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	931	35	3.8%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	878	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	878	16	1.8%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	882	22	2.5%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	859	14	1.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	865	23	2.7%	3.8%	2
2018/19 (Autumn term)	882	11	1.2%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	856	11	1.3%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	862	23	2.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	871	37	4.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	769	30	3.9%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	778	30	3.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	782	18	2.3%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 56 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 35 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 23 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 17 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

86.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

15.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree30%

agree50%

disagree13%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree29%

agree49%

disagree15%

strongly disagree6%

don't know3%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree32%

agree22%

disagree8%

strongly disagree9%

don't know5%

not applicable25%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes25%

no76%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree22%

agree16%

disagree29%

strongly disagree20%

dont know12%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree42%

agree45%

disagree9%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree52%

disagree7%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree34%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree3%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree41%

agree48%

disagree9%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree68%

agree30%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree40%

agree38%

disagree11%

strongly disagree6%

don't know7%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes88%

no13%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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