James Bateman Middle School
Details
| Age Range | 9-13 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Park Lane, ST8 7AT |
| School Website | jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1782973900 |
| URN | 146914 |
School Census
| Total | 392 |
| Girls/Boys | 194/198 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 49.5%/50.5% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 127 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 11.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 29/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 29/01/2015 | Good |
| 06/02/2013 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 29/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 06/02/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 61% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 66 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | 0.3 |
| Writing Progress | -0.8 |
| Maths Progress | -2.1 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 67% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% |
| Reading | 104 |
| Maths | 104 |
| Reading Progress | -0.7 |
| Writing Progress | -1.0 |
| Maths Progress | -1.3 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 41% |
| agree | 39% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 48% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 30% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 39% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 14% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 12% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 23% |
| no | 77% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 11% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 12% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 30% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 45% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 53% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 2% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 5% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 72% |
| no | 28% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.2% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 1% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
Nearby Schools
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(0.20 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Biddulph High School
(0.21 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 13-18, Gender: Mixed
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Knypersley First School
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Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
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Squirrel Hayes First School
(0.41 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Kingsfield First School
(0.53 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
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Address: Gunn Street, , ST8 6AY