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The Excel Academy
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- Stoke-on-Trent ST1 6LG
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The Excel Academy is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1189 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 37% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
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Academic success has been a hallmark of Holden Lane High School since it first opened its doors in 1963. After being in operation for fifty years, Holden Lane High School changed its name to Excel Academy in September 2013. Every student should succeed in everything they do, according to our guiding concept. Each student is urged to put forth their utmost effort in the quest for excellence. Our students have the chance to go above and beyond their expectations because to our strong sense of pride and mutual respect, as well as our excellent teaching and learning methods. Students that graduate from The Excel Academy are aspirational, driven, and self-assured young people. Our outstanding new building creates a safe and vibrant environment, with cutting-edge facilities, which together with our innovative personalised curriculum provide the basis for success. We welcome you to visit the school, either on our Open Evening or during the normal working day, to experience for yourself what The Excel Academy has to offer. The school's work is done in a way that promotes respect and pride, and this is seen all around the place. OFSTED.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
D-
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | - | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.7 | - | 15.8 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 37% | 98% | 24% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | 0.00% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.40 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.2 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 18.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 32.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 44% | 18.32% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 6% | 4.61% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 17% | 9.21% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.46 | 2.06 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 90.19% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 212 | 165 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 80% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 41.38% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 16.56% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.69% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 3.44% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 6.81% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 37% | 24.72% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 38.72% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 37% | 15.84% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.04% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 10.2% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.46 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 88% | 91.06% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 207 | 158 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 84.38% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 45.25% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 11.13% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 17.44% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.38% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.09 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 49% 10 | 26.45% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 43.35% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 31% | 22% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 6.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 3 | 9.6% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.9 | 2.55 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.58% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.67% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 62.67% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 19.5% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.25% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.3 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 39% 3 | 22.8% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 9 | 37.45% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 19.85% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 8 | 6.05% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 1 | 10.1% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.88 | 2.4 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.67% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 84.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 43.67% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 19.42% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 18.08% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 4.92% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.15 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 36% | 22.24% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 37.18% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 49% | 17.06% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 8% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 9.29% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 93.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 167 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.55% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 23% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.45% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Excel Academy
Local authority ratio 20 : 1
