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James Bateman Middle School

Academy converter · Biddulph · ST8 7AT

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Phase

Middle deemed secondary

Age range

Ages 9–13

Pupils

373

Local authority

Staffordshire

Age range

Ages 913

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formDoes not have a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (middle deemed secondary), Ages 9–13, in Biddulph, Staffordshire, 373 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 35.9%.

Open schools in Biddulph
1
Middle deemed secondary schools in Biddulph
1
Academies among open schools in Biddulph
100% (1)
Open schools in ST8
10
Middle deemed secondary in ST8
2
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Middle deemed secondary in Staffordshire LA
14

Nearby middle deemed secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Overview

School type
Academy converter
Phase
Middle deemed secondary
Age range
9–13
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
146914

Location

Address
Park Lane, Knypersley
Postcode
ST8 7AT
Town
Biddulph
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
373
Boys / girls
199 / 174
School capacity
440
Capacity fill
373 / 440 (85%)
Free school meals
35.9%
FSM pupils
134
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Religious character
Does not apply
Governance
Academy trust: THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST
Academy trust
THE CREATIVE LEARNING PARTNERSHIP TRUST