Hello – my name is Kate Townshend and as Chair of the local governing body I would like to welcome you to the Governance page of Holden Lane Academy, where you can find out more about the important role that governance plays in the operation of the academy.

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Clare Thomas
Principal

Kate Townshend
Independent Governor
Role: Chair of Governors

David Walley
Independent Governor

Mr Nigel Edwards
Independent Governor

Mrs Sarah Baker
Independent Governor

Sarah Lovatt
Parent Governor

Sobia Yaqoob
Parent Governor

Mrs Sharon Reece
Staff Governor

Miss Joanne Bagguley
Staff Governor

Mrs Yvonne Pellington
Staff Governor

Mrs Rosina Lee
Staff Governor

Mrs Maxine Bagshaw
Clerk

Holden Lane Governance Documents

Alpha Academies Trust Documents

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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We use Arbor

Arbor MIS is an easy-to-use system that helps you stay connected to your child’s school. It lets you check updates, schedules, and progress in real time. Designed for busy parents, it simplifies communication with teachers and staff. Over 8,000 UK schools use it to keep families informed.
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