Alleyne's Academy

About Alleyne's Academy

Alleyne's Academy is a state secondary for pupils aged 13 to 18 in Stafford, and its current roll of 852 students sits well below its capacity of 1120, suggesting there is room for growth. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 18.2 per cent, which is above the national average for secondary schools and reflects a relatively high level of disadvantage in the intake. Despite this, the school is oversubscribed in the sense that it ranks 16th out of 75 schools of the same type in Staffordshire, and second out of seven in the local authority area of Stafford when measured by Progress 8. That demand signal is worth noting: families are choosing Alleyne's even though it is not the highest-ranked school in the area. The school is mixed, non-religious, and has a sixth form, making it a straightforward option for local families looking for a single site from Year 9 through to 18.

Academically, Alleyne's delivers solid but not spectacular results. Its Progress 8 score of +0.06 means pupils achieve slightly better than the national average, and well above the Staffordshire local authority average of -0.18. Attainment 8 sits at 46.3, and 64.2 per cent of pupils achieved a grade 4 or above in English and maths, though that drops to 40.9 per cent at grade 5 or above. Only 13.4 per cent of pupils entered the EBacc, and just 5.1 per cent achieved it at grade 5 or above, which is low. In the sixth form, the average points per entry is 32.51, equivalent to a C+ grade, and the best three A-levels average out at a B-. The value-added score for A-levels is 0.02, meaning students make broadly expected progress. Ofsted rated the school Good overall in its most recent graded inspection, with leadership and management also judged Good, though sixth-form provision was rated Requires Improvement.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a swimming pool, theatre, sports hall, astro turf, and a sixth form centre, plus clubs like the Duke of Edinburgh's Award, choir, and Young Enterprise. SEND provision covers nine categories including autistic spectrum disorder, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities. Parent View responses from 118 families show a mixed picture: 59 per cent would recommend the school, and majorities agree that their child is happy and does well. However, only 36 per cent agree that the school makes them aware of what their child will learn, and 46 per cent disagree that behaviour is well managed. This is a school that suits families who value a broad curriculum and good facilities, but who are prepared to engage actively with the school on communication and behaviour expectations.

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