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The staff at James Bateman are dedicated to providing pupils with the very best learning experiences. Our values and beliefs are the driving force behind this.

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James Bateman Middle School

We all learn best when we are happy and supported, challenged and encouraged. At James Bateman we strive to make sure learning is enriching and enjoyable. We work with every pupil to nurture their individual abilities and to equip them for success, both academically and in terms of life skills.

The atmosphere at James Bateman is very special and we welcome visits to our school so that you can experience it for yourself.

We are consistently ranked as one of the highest performing middle schools in the county. High academic standards are achieved within a caring and supportive school community. Our focus is on excellence in all that we do. Our school community of pupils, parents, staff and governors all work together to provide an engaging learning environment that ensures each pupil fulfils their potential.

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13 Nov 2026
🌟 Our First Special Mentions of the New Half Term! 🌟 We've kicked off the new half term with another fantastic Special Mentions Assembly at James Bateman! 👏 It was lovely to come together once again to celebrate the hard work, kindness, resilience and achievements of our pupils. It's always a pleasure to recognise those who are making a real difference, whether through their effort in lessons, their attitude towards learning or the way they support others. A huge well done to everyone recognised this week. Keep it up and continue to show the Bateman Blueprint in action! 🖤 Here's to another brilliant half term!
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13 Nov 2026
We're aware of the ongoing global Microsoft Outlook outage, which is affecting email services for users around the world. Unfortunately, this means some emails may not be sending or being received as normal. Microsoft is aware of the issue and is working to restore services. Please bear with us if you are waiting for a response to an email. We will respond to messages as soon as services are back up and running. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
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12 Nov 2026
🌟 FREE KS2 BREAKFAST CLUB! 🌟 Looking for a fun way to start the school day? Come and join Mrs Sheldon and Miss Hanks at our FREE KS2 Breakfast Club! 🎉 Whether you love getting active, showing off your dance moves or challenging your friends to a game, there's something for everyone! 🎲 Games and activities Sports and challenges 💃 Just Dance 🏓 Table tennis 😂 Lots of fun, laughter and friendship! Every morning, 8:20–8:50am 💛 FREE for all KS2 pupils! Come along, get active, make friends and start your day with a smile! We can't wait to see you there! 🌟
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12 Nov 2026
Y8 Humanities and RE homework please see Arbor for more details. They can be completed online or in homework books and paper copies can be found in room 18.
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12 Nov 2026
Y7 Humanities and RE homework - please see Arbor for more details. They can be completed online or in homework books and paper copies can be found in room 18.
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