James Bateman Middle School vs Kingsfield First School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 931 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Bateman Middle School
Biddulph · Academy secondary · Ages 9–13
373 students
Kingsfield First School
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–9
214 students
| Measure | James Bateman Middle School Biddulph, West Midlands | Kingsfield First School Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #320 of 493 | #1095 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2872 of 4,090 | #10665 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 3–9 |
| Students | 373 | 214 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 214 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 26.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 71.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Biddulph | Stoke-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk/ | www.kingsfield.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Kingsfield First School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.7 vs 31.7).
- •James Bateman Middle School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 214.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is James Bateman Middle School better than Kingsfield First School?
On the Success Index (England), Kingsfield First School ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are James Bateman Middle School and Kingsfield First School?
About 931 m in a straight line, between Biddulph and Stoke-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
James Bateman Middle School: 373. Kingsfield First School: 214. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Bateman Middle School and Kingsfield First School rank in West Midlands?
James Bateman Middle School is 320th of 493 and Kingsfield First School is 1095th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).