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The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 970 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2019 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
Particular strengths include Representation, Attendance, Admissions and Finances. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form, Progress and Environment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.2 | Barclay Academy | |
| 0.5 | The Saint John Henry Newman Catholic School | |
| 1.7 | The Nobel School | |
| 1.7 | Marriotts School | |
| 2.3 | Barnwell School | |
| 3.5 | Hitchin Girls' School | |
| 3.9 | Hitchin Boys' School | |
| 4.0 | The Highfield School | |
| 4.5 | Fearnhill School | |
| 4.6 | The Priory School | |
| 5.0 | The Knights Templar School | |
| 6.6 | Monk's Walk School |
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Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Attendance: Above average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite low.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are excellent. Progress at 16-18 is excellent.
Attainment: About average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Destinations: About average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Environment: Below average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
Popular GCSE subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
Popular A-level subjects
Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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