Is James Bateman Middle School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 19 July 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 45th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are James Bateman Middle School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 57% of pupils at James Bateman Middle School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at James Bateman Middle School?

Applications for Year 7 places at James Bateman Middle School starting in September 2027 close on 31 October 2026. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2027 (or the next working day).

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James Bateman Middle School

Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, ST8 7AT

Local ranking45th of 70 secondary schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted: Good

Middle deemed secondary

Phase

440

Capacity

9-13

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 19 July 2023.

Year:

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 373
Boys: 199 (53%)
Girls: 174 (47%)
Capacity: 440 (85% full)
SEND: 19.3%
FSM Eligible: 37.5%
EAL: 0.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 2.1%
SEN Support: 17.2%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 20.4
Budget per Pupil: £7,088/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 8.2% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 23.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Academy converter
Phase: Middle deemed secondary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 95.4%
Mixed White & Black Caribbean: 1.6%
Mixed White & Asian: 0.8%
Asian Indian: 0.5%
White Other: 0.3%
Mixed Other: 0.3%
Asian Pakistani: 0.3%
Black Caribbean: 0.3%

95.4%

White British

1.6%

Mixed White & Black Caribbean

0.8%

Mixed White & Asian

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01782973900

office@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk

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Park Lane

Biddulph, West Midlands

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Administrative

URN: 146914
UKPRN: 10082983
Establishment No.: 4144
Trust: THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST

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