Located in Stoke-on-Trent, Holden Lane Academy is a primary school, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Holden Lane Academy currently has around 225 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 43.6% boys and 56.4% girls. Around 57.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 42.7%. other asian pupils make up about 10.7%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Ralph Drive, Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 6JS |
| Website: | https://holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01782234890 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Clare Jones |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150050 |
Ofsted inspection date: 01/05/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 237 |
| Number of Pupils: | 225 |
| Number of Boys: | 98 |
| Number of Girls: | 127 |
| White British | 42.70% | 96 |
| Other Asian | 10.70% | 24 |
| African | 9.30% | 21 |
| Other White | 8.40% | 19 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 7.60% | 17 |
| White and Asian | 4.90% | 11 |
| Caribbean | 4.00% | 9 |
| Pakistani | 3.60% | 8 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.20% | 5 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.80% | 4 |
| Indian | 1.80% | 4 |
| White and Black African | 1.30% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 0.90% | 2 |
| Other Black | 0.90% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abbey Hulton Nursery School Abbey Road , ST2 8AX | - not rated | 1,202 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood and Broom Community Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Northwood Nursery School Northwood Park Road , Hanley ST1 6QU | - not rated | 1,632 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingsland Nursery School Werrington Road , Bucknall ST2 9AS | - not rated | 2,313 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Stanfield Nursery School Dolly's Lane , Burslem ST6 7AW | - not rated | 3,167 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden Lane Academy Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane Primary School Ralph Drive , Sneyd Green ST1 6JS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Hamilton Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | 3out of 4 | 1,222 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamilton Infant School Barthomley Road , Birches Head ST1 6NW | - not rated | 1,222 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St George and St Martin's Catholic Academy Boulton Street , Birches Head ST1 2NQ | 3out of 4 | 1,237 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | 1out of 4 | 301 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Birches Head Academy Birches Head Road , Hanley ST2 8DD | - not rated | 301 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holden Lane High School Specialist Sports College Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | - not rated | 611 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Excel Academy Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6LG | 3out of 4 | 611 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Stoke Studio College for Manufacturing and Design Engineering Moorland Road , Burslem ST6 1JJ | - not rated | 2,292 yd | Studio schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Independent School 4 Geneva Drive , Birches Head ST1 6UW | - not rated | 513 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Spruce House School 114 Milton Road , Sneyd Green ST1 6HD | - not rated | 728 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhouse Special School Newhouse Road , Bucknall ST2 8BH | - not rated | 1,728 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Newfriars College Castle Grove , Newhouse Road ST2 8BH | - not rated | 1,749 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Manor Abbey School Greasley Road , ST2 8LG | - not rated | 1,908 yd | Free schools special | No | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.