Welcome to Thomas Alleyne's High School

The Sixth Form years are the most exciting and inspiring phase of your school education.We believe in developing the whole individual by providing opportunities to pursue ambitions, interests and passions and develop skills and talents. There is a strong sense of community amongst our Sixth Form and our students thrive in a welcoming and purposeful learning environment, which enables them to transform into confident, well-rounded individuals with the character and skills to succeed in the next stage of their lives.All Sixth form students have a designated tutor who offers both academic and pastoral support. Further to this, our Sixth Former's enjoy an environment in which they experience the right balance of independence, challenge and supportive guidance.We are proud that our Sixth Form is able to facilitate and support students in successfully achieving the top grades required to pursue post-18 options in Apprenticeships in companies such as AstraZeneca, Land Rover, Total IT Solutions, Ernst and Young and Rolls-Royce. Many of our learner choose to apply to university, and we are pleased to share that on average each year around 25% of our university applicants secured a place to study at the prestigious Russell Group Universities. We have a proven track record of success in applying for competitive courses such as Medicine, Dentistry and Veterinary Sciences. We also have a long history of our Sixth form students being able to gain places to study at top universities including both Oxford and Cambridge. We are committed to making your two years in the Sixth form an enriching and rewarding experience, and we look forward to welcoming you.Mr ScattergoodHead of Sixth Form

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

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Suitable Ages

13 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

965 Total

No. of Boys

474 (49.1%)

No. of Girls

491 (50.9%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

3.7%

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

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

3.67%

A*/A grades

19.33%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

84%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

5%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:35%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:47%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:2%
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

41%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

11%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:86%
England:63%

Further education

School:0%
England:4%

Employment

School:35%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:11%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

Start Application
Oct 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 16, 2025

Sixth Form Open Evening

Oct 20, 2025

Sixth Form Applications Open

Jan 12, 2026

Deadline for Sixth Form Applications


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

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 22

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 2

Spring Half Term

Feb 15 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 2 - Apr 16

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 4


Alumni Stories

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Matt Johnstone

September 2021

Employed

After leaving TAHS in 2017, Matt went to university of York for a Maths degree. In Feb 2020 he was elected as a full-time sabbatical officer in the Students’ Union. As the Academic Officer at YUSU, he represented the academic interests of 23,000 students and sat on the board of a charity with a £3mil turnover. 2023 Matt moved back to the Students’ Union at York and now works in the advice centre supporting students through policy and process.

Dale Spratt

September 2021

Employed

Since leaving TAHS, Dale has travelled extensively and built a varied and successful career, including roles at PwC in Management Consulting and in central Government at the Ministry of Defence and, more recently, the Department for Business and Trade. He is also an Army Reservist and deployed to East Africa in 2022. Dale holds a First-Class degree in Chemical Engineering. During his time at TAHS, he was Head Boy and represented the school in both rugby and football.

Ellie Chatfield

September 2016

Employed

Ellie left TAHS in 2018 with 3 A Levels in History, Product Design and Photography. She moved onto university, completing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Graphic Design at Sheffield Hallam University, graduating November 2022. She has been working at Rolls-Royce for 10 months now on a Graduate scheme in Business and Enterprise.


Enrichment Activities

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Sixth Form Council
The Sixth Form Council is led by Catherine Mangan, Kathryn Whetter & Lucas Waldron-Slater. They meet regularly to discuss all issues raised by either Sixth Formers or staff.
Community Service
One of the important features of the Sixth Form is it’s strong commitment to the links developed with the local community. Students are able to take part in a range of activities during the school term which benefit themselves and the local community, building valuable contacts and life experience.
Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme
Each year large numbers of year 12 and 13 students embark on the Gold Duke of Edinburgh award scheme which is highly valued by universities and employers. It also allows students to broaden their experience of huge variety of activities and opportunities as well as volunteering within the community.

About School

RegionWest Midlands
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed