Compare Churnet View Middle School and James Bateman Middle School and Woodhouse Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of middle deemed secondary schools: Churnet View Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Leek; James Bateman Middle School (Middle deemed secondary) in Biddulph; Woodhouse Academy (Middle deemed secondary) in Stoke-on-Trent — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Churnet View Middle School, James Bateman Middle School and Woodhouse Academy. They are middle deemed secondary phase and academy converter type located around Leek, Staffordshire, Biddulph, Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (Churnet View Middle School), published Mar 2019. The most recent inspection on record is for Woodhouse Academy (Mar 2023). average roll around ≈ 400, combined total ≈ 1,250, typical FSM 25–30%, range 10–15%–35–40%; spread across trusts such as The Talentum Learning Trust and The Creative Learning Partnership Trust.

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Attribute	Churnet View Middle School ST13 6PU	James Bateman Middle School ST8 7AT	Woodhouse Academy ST8 7DR
Phase / Type	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter	Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location	Leek Staffordshire ST13 6PU	Biddulph Staffordshire ST8 7AT	Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7DR
Latest Ofsted	2 11 Mar 2019	2 25 Feb 2015	2 30 Mar 2023
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 350 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	25–30% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	35–40% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	500	440	480
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Not applicable	Not applicable	Not applicable
Trust / Local authority	The Talentum Learning Trust	The Creative Learning Partnership Trust	Staffordshire (860)
Website	cvm.ttlt.org.uk	jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk	www.woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone	01538384939	01782973900	01782973600
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Churnet View Middle School

ST13 6PU

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Leek
Staffordshire
ST13 6PU
Ofsted: 2 11 Mar 2019
Pupils: ≈ 450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 25–30% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Talentum Learning Trust
Website: cvm.ttlt.org.uk
Telephone: 01538384939

James Bateman Middle School

ST8 7AT

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Biddulph
Staffordshire
ST8 7AT
Ofsted: 2 25 Feb 2015
Pupils: ≈ 350 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 35–40% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Creative Learning Partnership Trust
Website: jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01782973900

Woodhouse Academy

ST8 7DR

Phase / Type: Middle deemed secondary • Academy converter
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Staffordshire
ST8 7DR
Ofsted: 2 30 Mar 2023
Pupils: ≈ 400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: Staffordshire (860)
Website: www.woodhouseacademy.staffs.sch.uk
Telephone: 01782973600

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.