Graveley Primary School vs The Thomas Alleyne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East of England, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graveley Primary School
Hitchin · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
84 students
The Thomas Alleyne Academy
Stevenage · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
970 students
| Measure | Graveley Primary School Hitchin, East of England | The Thomas Alleyne Academy Stevenage, East of England |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1683 of 1,872 | #187 of 460 |
| National rank | #14021 of 15,697 | #1495 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 4–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 84 | 970 |
| Pupils on roll | 84 | 970 |
| Free school meals | 15.5% | 25.6% |
| Capacity filled | 75% | 88.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 48.0 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 52.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 70.3% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.03 |
| A level points per entry | – | 32.1 |
| town | Hitchin | Stevenage |
| region | East of England | East of England |
| Website | www.graveley.herts.sch.uk/ | www.tas.herts.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •The Thomas Alleyne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (59.9 vs 19.8).
- •The Thomas Alleyne Academy is the larger school with 970 students compared with 84.
- •Graveley Primary School is a local authority school while The Thomas Alleyne Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graveley Primary School better than The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Thomas Alleyne Academy ranks higher (59.9 vs 19.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Graveley Primary School and The Thomas Alleyne Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Hitchin and Stevenage in East of England.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Graveley Primary School: 84. The Thomas Alleyne Academy: 970. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Graveley Primary School and The Thomas Alleyne Academy rank in East of England?
Graveley Primary School is 1683rd of 1,872 and The Thomas Alleyne Academy is 187th of 460 among primary schools in East of England on the 2025 Success Index (England).