Alleyne's Academy, Stone
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Alleyne's Academy creates a happy, supportive environment where pupils thrive through strong relationships with staff and teachers. The school offers an impressive range of trips and activities - from battlefields research to international visits to Iceland and New York - alongside Duke of Edinburgh's Award and specialist projects, helping pupils develop into well-rounded young people. Pupils with additional needs receive targeted, effective support, and the school ensures every student is well-prepared for their next steps.
Key Strengths
- Pupils are happy and well-behaved with strong, respectful relationships between staff and students
- Wide range of enriching trips, visits and extracurricular activities that bring learning to life
- Effective support for pupils with SEND and those needing help with reading
- Strong personal development programme (Connect Programme) preparing pupils for modern Britain
- Good sixth form support with students accessing high-quality destinations
Areas for Improvement
- Assessment practices are inconsistent - some teachers do not identify misconceptions and gaps in pupil learning effectively enough
- Behaviour policy is not applied consistently by all staff, affecting how well some pupils are supported
- School self-evaluation lacks precision and does not always clearly demonstrate the impact of actions taken
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips to battlefields, Iceland, New York, Chester, theme parks; Duke of Edinburgh's Award; racing car project; sustainable fashion project; sporting activities; clubs; Headspace provision
Alleyne's Academy is a secondary comprehensive school where pupils are happy and achieve well thanks to strong relationships and high expectations. The school has maintained good standards and continues to provide memorable experiences and extensive community involvement.
At a Glance
21.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
118 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.7
Avg class size
34
Total classes
5 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
76%
Available places
846 pupils
1,120 capacity
274 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Stone
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Stone
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
8.31075%
Overall absence
22.34957%
Persistent absence
698
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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