The short version
Average SATs results. 85% capacity.
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 57% meeting the expected standard
- This school does not have a sixth form
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
57%
-5.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Middle deemed secondary
- Ages
- 9–13
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 373
- Capacity
- 85%
- FSM
- 36.5%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Tracy Price (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRoaches School
Independent · Very close
Knypersley First School
Primary · Very close
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Primary · 542m away
Biddulph High School
Secondary · 686m away
Squirrel Hayes First School
Primary · 784m away
Kingsfield First School
Primary · 931m away
Oxhey First School
Primary · 1.9km away
Thursfield Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend James Bateman Middle School?
James Bateman Middle School currently has 373 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does James Bateman Middle School take?
James Bateman Middle School caters for pupils aged 9 to 13. It is classified as a middle deemed secondary school.
Where is James Bateman Middle School?
James Bateman Middle School is in Biddulph, ST8 7AT, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does James Bateman Middle School have a sixth form?
No, James Bateman Middle School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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