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
Academy converter
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 sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
41%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
11%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Admissions Process
Start Application| Oct 2025 |
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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
Show all storiesMatt 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.
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