James Bateman Middle School
James Bateman Middle School is a middle school (Academy converter), ages 9–13, in Biddulph, ST8, in the Staffordshire council area. It has 373 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (19 July 2023): School remains Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 19 July 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (29 January 2015) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 57 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 3 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 90 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 373 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 35.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 2.4% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 17.16% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.14% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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