The Thomas Alleyne Academy vs Fairlands Primary School
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage
Fairlands Primary School
Stevenage
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Primary
Type
Academy sponsor led
Academy converter
Age Range
11–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
Does not apply
Does not apply
Admissions
Non-selective
-
Local Authority
Hertfordshire
Hertfordshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
970
655
Capacity
1100
720
Occupancy
88%
91%
FSM %
25.6%
39.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
-
-
Quality of Education
-
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
-
Good
Personal Development
-
Good
Leadership & Management
-
Good
Last Inspected
Oct 2024
Nov 2025
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
44.9
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
40.6%
-
KS2 Reading
-
74%
KS2 Maths
-
73%
KS2 Writing
-
69%
A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C+
-
Points Per Entry
32.0
-
Best 3 A-Levels
C+
-
AAB+ %
17%
-
Value Added
Average
-
A-Level Students
61
-
Retention
97%
-
University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
13%
-
Degree course
50%
-
Any L4+ destination
60%
-
Apprenticeships
7%
-
Cohort size
30
-
A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Chemistry (50)
Biology (48)
Mathematics (48)
Biology (34)
Business Studies (34)
Mathematics (32)
Business Studies:Single (30)
Sociology (30)