The Thomas Alleyne Academy vs Barclay Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage
Barclay Academy
Stevenage
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Secondary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy sponsor led
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
Non-selective
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
970
1044
Capacity
1100
1181
Occupancy
88%
88%
FSM %
25.6%
23.9%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
Good
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
-
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Apr 2023
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.9
48.0
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
40.6%
48.5%
KS2 Reading
-
-
KS2 Maths
-
-
KS2 Writing
-
-
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
C+
Points Per Entry
32.0
34.3
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
C+
AAB+ %
17%
13%
Value Added
Average
Average
A-Level Students
61
55
Retention
97%
93%
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
13%
3%
Degree course
50%
48%
Any L4+ destination
60%
55%
Apprenticeships
7%
7%
Cohort size
30
29
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
15
Top subjects
Chemistry (50)
Biology (48)
Mathematics (48)
Biology (34)
Business Studies (34)
Mathematics (32)
Business Studies:Single (30)
Sociology (30)
Business Studies (36)
Sociology (32)
Sociology (32)
Media / Film / TV Studies (28)
Psychology (28)
Business Studies:Single (26)
Mathematics (26)
Mathematics (22)