Abbey Hulton Primary School vs Holden Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abbey Hulton Primary School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
188 students
Holden Lane Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Abbey Hulton Primary School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Holden Lane Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 7 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1654 of 1,690 | #660 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #15484 of 15,697 | #6669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 188 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 188 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 67.6% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 79.7% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 40% | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.abbeyhultonprimary.org.uk/ | holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holden Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 7.0).
- •Holden Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 40%).
- •Holden Lane Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 0%).
- •Holden Lane Academy is the larger school with 222 students compared with 188.
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 Abbey Hulton Primary School better than Holden Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holden Lane Academy ranks higher (56.1 vs 7.0 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 Abbey Hulton Primary School and Holden Lane Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Abbey Hulton Primary School: 188. Holden Lane Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Abbey Hulton Primary School and Holden Lane Academy rank in West Midlands?
Abbey Hulton Primary School is 1654th of 1,690 and Holden Lane Academy is 660th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).