SchoolScoresJames Bateman Middle School
Academy · Secondary, ages 9 to 13 · Mixed
Part of THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, ST8 7AT
01782 973900 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 29 January 2015. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 19 July 2023: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
90 pupils in this year group.
57% — 6 points below the Staffordshire average, and 5 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 57% | 63% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 7% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 88% | 77% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 66% | 74% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 72% | 75% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 103 | 105 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Staffordshire. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Staffordshire | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 7th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 72% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.5% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 43rd highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.1% | 2.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 16th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 74% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.2% | 13.4%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language Joint 65th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 1% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.8% | 7.6%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 42nd lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 53% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 8.2% | 7.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 43rd lowest of 70 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 50% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 23.4% | 20.8%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 25th lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 69% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.6 | 18.4 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 12th lowest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Lower than 83% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 2.9% | 7.0% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded1 pupil | 0.27% | 0.31% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 20th highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 79% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 18.3 | 17.3 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) Joint 24th highest of 72 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7 | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 36th highest of 71 state secondary schools in Staffordshire. Higher than 47% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 13.9%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Biddulph High School 0.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2013), confirmed 2022 · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Woodhouse Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
- Kidsgrove Secondary School 2.5 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 15% grade 5+ English and maths
- Ormiston Horizon Academy 2.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 29% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy 2.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 7 expected · 40% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is James Bateman Middle School's Ofsted rating?
James Bateman Middle School was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 29 January 2015. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 19 July 2023, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 146914.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.