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Welcome to The Thomas Alleyne Academy

I would like to welcome you to The Thomas Alleyne Academy Sixth Form.We offer a broad range of humanities, social sciences, maths and A levels. In addition we now offer a range of BTEC Level 3 vocational courses and an even wider selection of A levels through our partnership with Local Stevenage Schools.Please take the time to carefully read through the sixth form offer. I hope you will gain an insight into how we plan the curriculum to ensure that all students gain the experience and qualifications needed to progress onto their chosen career choices.Sixth Form courses are an important stepping stone to your future and we want to support and guide you through this process. As young adults in the Sixth Form, you are a part of the whole school community as well as the wider community of the partnership. We expect your support in helping younger students by setting a good example and being a positive role model. An important part of your role is to help in the running of the school through Student Council and by volunteering to support in lessons and homework clubs. This will contribute to your development, and support your future university and job applications. We know that we can help you to achieve your best.We appreciate that making the decision to join our Sixth Form is a big step as it affects your whole future. Choosing the right pathway to success at this stage will enable you to achieve your full potential and ambition later on.Kate BarfootHead of Sixth FormWe offer a wide range of A-level subjects and Level 3 vocational programmes.We are proud of our sixth form where we have seen rapidly improving results in recent years.In 2023, every single student achieved grades that allowed them to progress to their choice of university or high-level apprenticeship programme.Alongside an impressive range of academic A-Level courses, we recognise our responsibility to develop the whole student. We focus on achieving personal best and, through our unique study skills and coaching programme, develop our students as resilient independent thinkers and problem solvers.Our focus on aspiration and destination allows our students to make a successful transition into university, apprenticeships or work.Our Sixth Form students are required to complete a broad range of independent learning activities. They are provided with study facilities and a study skills programme to help manage this.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

986 Total

No. of Boys

497 (50.4%)

No. of Girls

489 (49.6%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

5.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.03%

A*/A grades

15.15%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

89%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

2%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:43%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:42%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

48%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

13%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:94%
England:63%

Further education

School:6%
England:4%

Employment

School:26%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:0%
England:26%

Exciting Updates Ahead!

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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

1 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 3 - Oct 24

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 3 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 16 - Mar 30

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 11 - May 25

Half Term 2

May 30 - Jul 24

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 16 - Feb 20

Easter Holiday

Mar 30 - Apr 10

May Half Term

May 25 - May 29

Summer Holiday

Jul 24 - Aug 31


Alumni Stories

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Enrichment Activities

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At The Thomas Alleyne Academy, we believe that academic life needs be about more than just your timetabled lessons. We live in a continually evolving world and through our enrichment offer, we are able to offer a broad spectrum and extensive range of experiences that enrich and underpin our curriculum. Lessons are designed to ensure that you feel motivated and inspired. We continually strive to raise your aspirations and awareness, and encourage you to maintain a professional attitude for every task you face. We provide varied and bespoke activities which enable you to reflect on and build your independence and confidence. Some of the subject matter covered includes independent living skills, financial awareness and budgeting, health and safety, coping in emergencies and raising funds for charities in the local community. Each week, outside speakers are invited to give presentations to all our sixth form students on a variety of topics and experiences that you can get involved with. Visiting Careers and University Fairs gives students a chance to meet professionals and enhance their ‘soft’ skills. Networking with businesses in our local community has resulted in many exciting work experience placements. Students attend the ‘What Career/What University Fair at Olympia London. The day gives all our students an insight of post graduate employment and apprenticeships available at post 18. Our students participate in a complimentary curriculum programme where they attend undergraduate shadowing schemes, and keynote speakers visit our Academy to discuss industry and future careers.

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About School

RegionEast of England
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed