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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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  • 12 Sep 2025
    First Special Mention Assembly of the Year! Today we held our very first Special Mention Assembly of the new school year at James Bateman Middle School. It was a wonderful way to come together as a school community and celebrate the fantastic start our pupils have made. A very warm welcome goes to our brand-new Year 5 pupils, who have settled in brilliantly, as well as to all our other new pupils who have joined us this September. You're already becoming an important part of Team Bateman. We can't wait to celebrate more hard work, kindness and achievements in the weeks ahead!
  • 11 Sep 2025
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  • 10 Sep 2025
    Reminder for all Year 5 and 6 parents to consent on Arbor for your child to take part in the NSPCC workshops next week in school on the 18th and 19th September. Letter is on the school website. https://www.jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk/attachments/download.asp?file=662&type=pdf
  • 10 Sep 2025
See whats coming up

With Our Diary Dates

  • 16Sep

    Cross-country at Moorside

    until 0:00am
  • 22Sep

    SEND Coffee Afternoon

    1:30pm – 3:30pm
  • 23Sep

    Cross-country at JCB

    until 0:00am
  • 24Sep

    Y7 Football At St Edwards

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 26Sep

    Macmillan Coffee Morning

    until 0:00am
  • 30Sep

    Cross country at Westwood 

    until 0:00am
  • 07Oct

    Year 8 A&B Netball at James Bateman

    until 0:00am
  • 08Oct

    Parents Evening

    until 0:00am
  • 10Oct

    Riddles & Rhymes Day

    until 0:00am
  • 14Oct

    Year 7A7B Netball at Churnet View

    until 0:00am

Contact Us Here

office@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk01782 973900Park Lane, Knypersley, ST8 7AT
James BatemanMiddle School
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01782 973900James Bateman Middle Schooloffice@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.ukPark Lane, Knypersley, ST8 7AT
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