James Bateman Middle School vs Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 542 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
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Stoke-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
95 students
| Measure | James Bateman Middle School Biddulph, West Midlands | Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #320 of 493 | #233 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2872 of 4,090 | #2550 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 9–13 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 373 | 95 |
| Pupils on roll | 373 | 95 |
| Free school meals | 35.9% | 38.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 79.2% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 57% | 83% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 25% |
| 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.ourladyofgraceacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (77.6 vs 31.7).
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (83% vs 57%).
- •Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (25% vs 3%).
- •James Bateman Middle School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 95.
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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy ranks higher (77.6 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 Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy?
About 542 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. Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy: 95. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do James Bateman Middle School and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy rank in West Midlands?
James Bateman Middle School is 320th of 493 and Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy is 233rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).