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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 1144 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
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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 |
| Snobe grade |
C-
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C-
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B+
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| Ofset report | - | - | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-16 | 11-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.4 | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
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 | -0.15 | 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% | 32.7% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 59% | 38.72% | 45.19% |
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% | 24.79% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 18% | 7.04% | 12.93% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 25% | 10.2% | 17.08% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.76 | 2.46 | 2.96 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 84.38% | 86.28% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 45.25% | 34.05% |
| School sixth forms | SP | 11.13% | 30.7% |
| Sixth form colleges | 28% | 17.44% | 10.42% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.13% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 2.19% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 4.38% | 2.15% |
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% | 29.2% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 71% 2 | 43.35% | 43.32% |
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% | 25.72% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 16% 1 | 6.45% | 11.41% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 23% 3 | 9.6% | 16.42% |
| 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 – 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% | 90.21% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 146 | 152 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 82.67% | 84.05% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 76% | 62.67% | 33.37% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 19.5% | 31.09% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 8.47% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 0.75% | 11.15% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.58% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 10% | 5.25% | 2.77% |
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% | 29.12% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 69% 9 | 37.45% | 42.54% |
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% | 24.65% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 8 | 6.05% | 11.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 1 | 10.1% | 15.92% |
| 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 – 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% | 84.85% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 139 | 157 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 71% | 84.08% | 73.87% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 49% | 43.67% | 28.39% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 19.42% | 31.43% |
| Sixth form colleges | 19% | 18.08% | 9.1% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.58% | 5.91% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 5% | 2.97% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 12% | 4.92% | 2.07% |
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% | 29.45% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 60% | 37.18% | 43.01% |
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% | 25.18% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 8% | 14.63% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 27% | 9.29% | 16.18% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school – 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% | 85.17% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 172 | 167 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 88.55% | 58.13% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 57% | 50.18% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 16% | 23% | 32.04% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 10.36% | 8.99% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0.64% | 5.68% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 8% | 7.91% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 5% | 2.46% |
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2023/24
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 30th Oct 2023 - 3rd Nov 2023 |
| Winter Holidays | 25th Dec 2023 - 5th Jan 2024 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 12th Feb 2024 - 16th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Holidays | 25th Mar 2024 - 5th Apr 2024 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 27th May 2024 - 31st May 2024 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2024 - 30th Aug 2024 |
Terms Dates 2023/24
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 5th Sep 2023 - 29th Oct 2023 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 4th Nov 2023 - 24th Dec 2023 |
| Spring Term | 6th Jan 2024 - 11th Feb 2024 |
| Spring Term-2 | 17th Feb 2024 - 24th Mar 2024 |
| Summer Term | 6th Apr 2024 - 26th May 2024 |
| Summer Term-2 | 1st Jun 2024 - 22nd Jul 2024 |
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