The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage, SG1 3BE · Hertfordshire · secondary school
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53rd of 78 secondary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 82 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 4.8/10 against 888 of them, against 4.5/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 40.6 · 39 | 30% | 1.17 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | 0.04 · 53 | 25% | 1.33 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 44.9 · 44 | 10% | 0.44 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Thomas Alleyne Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Good by Ofsted in 2024. In 2024/25, 52.6% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 48.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was +0.04 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did better than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Art & Design, Book, Cheerleading, Duke of Edinburgh, Ecology, Film Makers, Fingerboarding, and Gaming clubs. Sports include Hockey, Netball, Rugby, Football, Basketball, Badminton, Table Tennis, and Karting. Arts and music options cover Choir, Show Rehearsal, and Instrument Lessons. Trips include New York, Iceland, Austria, The Design Museum, and theatre visits. Breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 970 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,100. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
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What Ofsted said about The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Overview
The Thomas Alleyne Academy has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. Pupils are positive about school life, enjoying a wide range of subjects and clubs that help them build confidence and prepare for ambitious next steps. The school is described as a positive place where pupils learn important life skills and behave well.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ambitious, with subjects ordered logically to help pupils build knowledge over time and achieve well in national tests.
- Behaviour routines are consistently applied, ensuring lessons proceed without interruption and bullying is addressed effectively.
- Staff provide clear explanations and regular opportunities for pupils to rehearse and build on their understanding.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities receive appropriate adaptations and targeted reading support, enabling many to achieve well.
- A highly effective careers programme and ‘character’ education act as a positive ‘springboard’ for pupils’ future aspirations.
Areas to improve
- In a small number of curriculum areas, assessment is not as effective as it could be and does not always align with the improved curriculum.
- The school should ensure all assessment aligns with the knowledge taught to efficiently spot gaps in pupils’ understanding.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 46.1 |
| 2024/25 | 48.0 |
| 2025/26 | 44.9 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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