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James Bateman Middle School

Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7ATSecondaryAges 9–13MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jul 2023
Progress 8
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Competition
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About James Bateman Middle School

James Bateman Middle School is a state secondary in Staffordshire Moorlands that currently serves 373 pupils aged 9 to 13, with capacity for 440. The school does not publish a parent view recommendation percentage in its data, but its oversubscription ratio is not provided either, so gauging local demand from that metric alone is not possible. What is clear from the data is that the school has made a notable improvement in its Ofsted rating. In its most recent graded inspection, carried out in 2015, the school was rated Good overall, with Good for both leadership and management and the quality of education. This is a significant step up from its previous inspection in 2013, when it was rated Requires Improvement across the board. An ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school remains Good, suggesting that the leadership team under headteacher Tracy Price has maintained the standard over time. The school is non-religious and mixed, and it does not have a sixth form or nursery provision.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range9 to 13 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressPark Lane, Biddulph, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST8 7AT
HeadteacherTracy Price
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils373
Free School Meals (FSM)36.5%
School Capacity373 / 440 (85% full)

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jul 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (19 Jul 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 25 Feb 2015. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
LibrarySixth Form CentreMusic RoomsSwimming PoolAstro TurfArt StudiosICT SuiteDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballMartial ArtsSwimmingCricketBasketballBadmintonRugby

Clubs & Activities

OrchestraCodingFilm ClubScience ClubDuke of Edinburgh

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:50 – 15:30

Source: jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About James Bateman Middle School

James Bateman Middle School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.