James Bateman Middle School
Other · Academy converter · Ages 9–13 · Biddulph, Staffordshire
James Bateman Middle School is an other school in Biddulph, Staffordshire for ages 9–13 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is School remains Good, from the inspection on 19 July 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, ST8 7AT
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Other
- Ages
- 9–13
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 373 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 35.9% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 18.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
School remains Good Inspected 19 July 2023
Strengths
- “Pupils feel happy and safe in this inclusive school.”
- “Relationships between staff and pupils are a real strength.”
- “Staff know their pupils well, and pupils know who to talk to if they have any worries or concerns.”
To improve
- “However, sometimes, teachers do not select activities that match pupils’ needs.”
- “This means that pupils who have secure understanding miss out on opportunities to deepen their knowledge further.”
- “However, a few pupils with SEND do not have their needs identified and managed precisely enough once they join the school.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 22 September 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| Key stage 2 · reading, writing and maths, expected standard (2024/25) | 57% | 62% |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
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Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
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