Holden Lane Academy vs Milton Primary Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in West Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holden Lane Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
Milton Primary Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
404 students
| Measure | Holden Lane Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | Milton Primary Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 1,690 | #650 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6669 of 15,697 | #6561 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 404 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 404 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 96.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 72% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 8% |
| 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 | holdenlane.alphaacademiestrust.co.uk | www.miltonprimaryacademy.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (56.1 vs 56.6).
- •Holden Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 72%).
- •Milton Primary Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (8% vs 7%).
- •Milton Primary Academy is the larger school with 404 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 Holden Lane Academy better than Milton Primary Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Holden Lane Academy and Milton Primary Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Stoke-on-Trent and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Holden Lane Academy: 222. Milton Primary Academy: 404. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holden Lane Academy and Milton Primary Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holden Lane Academy is 660th of 1,690 and Milton Primary Academy is 650th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).