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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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15 Jun 2026
Students applied their understanding of straight-line graphs to design and create pictures using the graphing software Desmos. They used equations of lines in the form y = mx + c, where the gradient determined the slope of the line and the y-intercept determined where the line crossed the y-axis.
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15 Jun 2026
A huge thank you to Biddulph High School and Sixth Form for delivering a CPR session to our Year 8 students today as one of their transition days. Led by their soon-to-be Head of Year 9, the session provided our students with valuable lifesaving skills and helped them feel more confident about the next stage of their educational journey as they prepare to move on to high school.
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15 Jun 2026
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14 Jun 2026
One week to go (Dependant on the great British weather)
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12 Jun 2026
As part of our PSHE unit, Ready for the Real World, students focus on a different employability skill each week. This week, the skill was being willing to learn, with students showing determination and resilience as they took on something new. The challenges included learning to count to ten or twenty in Japanese and learning how to sign their name using British Sign Language. These activities helped students build confidence, develop important life skills, and strengthen key character building qualities. Students who made an exceptional contribution and really demonstrated this week's skill were recognised with certificates and badges. Well done to all of our winners. Here are just a few of them!
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