Holden Lane Academy vs New Ford 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.
Holden Lane Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
222 students
New Ford Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
465 students
| Measure | Holden Lane Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands | New Ford Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 56 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #660 of 1,690 | #506 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #6669 of 15,697 | #5272 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 222 | 465 |
| Pupils on roll | 222 | 465 |
| Free school meals | 60.4% | 36.6% |
| Capacity filled | 93.7% | 96.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 77% | 70% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 7% | 18% |
| 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.newford.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •New Ford Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (62.8 vs 56.1).
- •Holden Lane Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (77% vs 70%).
- •New Ford Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (18% vs 7%).
- •New Ford Academy is the larger school with 465 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 New Ford Academy?
On the Success Index (England), New Ford Academy ranks higher (62.8 vs 56.1 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 Holden Lane Academy and New Ford 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?
Holden Lane Academy: 222. New Ford Academy: 465. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Holden Lane Academy and New Ford Academy rank in West Midlands?
Holden Lane Academy is 660th of 1,690 and New Ford Academy is 506th of 1,690 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).