John Emmerson Batty Primary School
Redcar, TS10 3PG · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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16th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.9/10 against 2,439 of them, against 6.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 70.0 · 65 | 40% | 2.61 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 11.0 · 71 | 25% | 1.77 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
John Emmerson Batty Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 70.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 11.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in November 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.9 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 173 pupils against a stated capacity of 180. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the 2022 inspection report address current teaching practices? What support is available for pupils aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about John Emmerson Batty Primary School
Overview
John Emmerson Batty Primary School continues to be a good school, characterised by a “strong culture of respect and kindness.” Pupils are polite, attentive, and keen to succeed, benefiting from an ambitious curriculum that effectively builds knowledge in many subjects.
Strengths
- There is a positive atmosphere where pupils “walk through school calmly” and there is “not a hint of bullying.”
- Early years staff help children settle into routines quickly, fostering independence and respect for equipment.
- Pupils develop a “good understanding of different religions and faiths” through teaching about diverse beliefs.
- Leaders work closely with parents, particularly using “structured conversation” to support pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff in early years provide a “flying start” in reading through expert phonics teaching and language-focused stories.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, key knowledge does not link coherently with prior or subsequent teaching, causing pupils to “forget or misremember what they have been taught.”
- Teachers sometimes fail to adapt tasks for pupils with gaps in writing skills, preventing them from demonstrating subject-specific knowledge or improving their writing.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with comprehensive record-keeping and staff who are “professionally curious” and maintain excellent relationships with parents to offer support.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 48% |
| 2023/24 | 43% |
| 2024/25 | 70% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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