Birches Head Academy vs Holden Lane Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 276 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Birches Head Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
925 students
Holden Lane Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
| Measure | Birches Head Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Holden Lane Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 14 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #452 of 493 | #660 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #3840 of 4,090 | #6669 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 925 | 222 |
| Pupils on roll | 925 | 222 |
| Free school meals | 41.1% | 60.4% |
| Capacity filled | 88.9% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 77% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.3 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 17.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 39.2% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.62 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Stoke-on-Trent | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.bircheshead.org.uk | holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Holden Lane Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (56.1 vs 13.9).
- •Birches Head Academy is the larger school with 925 students compared with 222.
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 Birches Head Academy better than Holden Lane Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Holden Lane Academy ranks higher (56.1 vs 13.9 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 Birches Head Academy and Holden Lane Academy?
About 276 m in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Birches Head Academy: 925. Holden Lane Academy: 222. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Birches Head Academy and Holden Lane Academy rank in West Midlands?
Birches Head Academy is 452nd of 493 and Holden Lane Academy is 660th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).