Thank you for taking the time to visit Holden Lane Academy’s website which is full of useful information and gives an insight into Holden Lane Academy life.

Choosing a school for your child is a very important decision and we therefore invite you to come and visit the academy during the school day to see academy life in action. Visits can be organised at a mutually convenient time by contacting the school office on 01782 970293 or by email at holdenlane@holdenlaneprimary.org We actively encourage prospective parents/carers to visit us to have a tour of the academy and to speak to staff.

Equal opportunities Admissions criteria are administered consistently and fairly and do not discriminate on ethnic or cultural grounds. 

We look forward to meeting you and welcoming you to Holden Lane Academy.

Admissions to Schools within Stoke-on-Trent City Council

Please follow the link below to apply for September 2024 Nursery, Reception & Secondary school places within Stoke on Trent.  https://www.stoke.gov.uk/admissions.

Nursery applications open online 1st December 2024 (Closing date 31st January 2025)

Reception applications open online on 1st November 2024 (Closing date 15th January 2025)

Secondary school applications open online 1st September 2024 (Closing date 31st October 2024)

Admission Policies

Our current admission limit is 60 children per year band. If there are more applicants than places available, the Governors, who are the admissions authority for the Academy, will operate an oversubscription policy as outlined in our admissions policy.  The Academy follows Stoke-on-Trent City Council determined admission arrangements:-

For September 2024 intake, please follow this link Admissions Policy 2024-25.pdf

For September 2025 intake, please follow this link Admissions Policy 2025-26.pdf

Changing Schools Stoke-on-Trent City Council

If you are applying for your child to change school part way through the academic year, because you have moved or want your child to move to a different school, talk to your child’s current school and the school you would like them to move to.

You must apply directly to the school you want your child to move to by completing an In-Year Transfer form. If they do not have a place for your child, they will offer you to complete an In-Year application form and for you to join the waiting list for a school place. You can approach another school. The Local Authority will send you a letter confirming the refusal and explaining how you can appeal the decision.

If you would like your child to join our academy part way through the academic year, please contact the school office on 01782 234760.

For more details click please click here:  https://www.stoke.gov.uk/info/20033/school_admissions/480/changing_schools_-_in_year_transfers

Holden Lane is a small school with a big heart.

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Why Holden Lane?

Our mission is to provide a stimulating and exciting learning environment that values and celebrates diversity, effort and achievement in all its forms, providing high quality experiences in all aspects of school life.
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Our Curriculum

We offer our children a balanced and broad education, giving them an introduction to the essential knowledge that they need to be educated citizens. In addition to covering the core national curriculum, our teachers develop exciting lessons to bring real life to the classroom by exploring creative topics from Food Glorious Food and the Animal Kingdom, to Vile Victorians and Ancient Egypt.

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Latest News

Here you can find a collection of our latest news. We aim to keep all stakeholders as up-to-date as possible.

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