Thomas Alleyne's High School is a mainstream secondary school in Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, for children and young people aged 13 to 18. In January 2026, 161 of its 941 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 25 (2.7%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 13–18
- 941 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Staffordshire.
17.1% get SEN support
161 of 941 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
About the same as the England average.
2.7% have an EHC plan
25 of 941 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
Lower than the England average.
Most common needs
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia50
- Social, emotional and mental health37
- Moderate learning difficulty20
- Autism19
- Speech, language and communication9
- Hearing impairment6
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy
- Ages
- 13 to 18
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 941 (places for 1,283)
- Headteacher
- Mrs Louise Heywood
- Part of
- Innovate2educate Partnership Limited
- Free school meals
- 15.8% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Staffordshire
- School reference (URN)
- 144002
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Staffordshire council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, February 2016; standards maintained (January 2025)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in February 2016. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
- Sixth formGood
- SafeguardingEffective
Since then: Standards maintained (ungraded inspection, January 2025).
Contact and getting there
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Manor School Independent · Ages 7–18 0.1 miles
- Loxley Hall School Special school · Ages 11–16 2.2 miles
- Painsley Catholic College Mainstream + base · Ages 11–18 · Ofsted: Good 7.7 miles
- Hilltop Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Requires improvement 8.8 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Windsor Park CE Middle School Middle · Ages 9–13 · SEN support 15.7%, EHC plans 2.3% 0.4 miles
- St Joseph's Catholic Primary School Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 8.7%, EHC plans 1.9% 0.4 miles
- Picknalls First School Primary · Ages 3–9 · SEN support 15.3%, EHC plans 1.8% 0.5 miles
All mainstream schools in Staffordshire SEND schools in Staffordshire
Questions about Thomas Alleyne's High School
How many pupils at Thomas Alleyne's High School have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 161 of the 941 pupils (17.1%) were getting SEN support and 25 (2.7%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Thomas Alleyne's High School?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties (50 pupils), social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (37 pupils) and moderate learning difficulties (20 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Thomas Alleyne's High School?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Thomas Alleyne's High School?
Through Staffordshire council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Thomas Alleyne's High School?
You can ask for Thomas Alleyne's High School to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Thomas Alleyne's High School have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is Painsley Catholic College, about 7.7 miles away.
Where is Thomas Alleyne's High School?
Dove Bank, Uttoxeter, ST14 8DU, in Staffordshire.
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