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James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT, Staffordshire
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
373
Capacity
440
Ages
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
85%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this middle school showcases a solid performance, particularly with 57% of pupils meeting the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, placing it in the top 70% nationally. However, only 3% of students achieve the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners. Overall, it appears to be a supportive environment for children aged 9-13, though parents may want to consider the school's focus on raising higher achievement levels.
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Last inspected: 29 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British95.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Indian0.5%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Location
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53.10815, -2.17838 · ST8 7AT
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146914
School typeAcademy converter
Websitejamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is James Bateman Middle School rated by Ofsted?
James Bateman Middle School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 29 January 2015.
Is James Bateman Middle School a good school?
James Bateman Middle School scores –/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 0% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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