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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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  • 29 Apr 2026
    Well done to the Year 7&8 girls rugby squad who played a tournament at James Bateman against Congleton High School and Woodhouse. They narrowly lost their first match 1-0, won their second 1-0 and lost the last 3-1. The girls demonstrated great teamwork and kept fighting!
  • 29 Apr 2026
    Well done to the Y5 rugby team. What a group of players! They played a friendly against Woodhouse Academy last night, applying their skills learnt in lessons and at our rugby club last term. All player from both schools played amazing. Thank you to coach Jones from Congleton Rugby Union Football Club for organising and thank you to all parents and carers for their support tonight.
  • 29 Apr 2026
    Well done to all our Year 5&6 netballers who despite extremely windy conditions, played some great netball at Churnet View at our third Staffordshire Moorlands competition!
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See whats coming up

With Our Diary Dates

  • 27Apr

    Y5 Bikeability

    9:00am – 3:30pm
  • 29Apr

    7FC & 7CMO - Talent Foundry

    10:20am – 12:30pm
  • 29Apr

    7SC & 7LC - Talent Foundry

    1:20pm – 3:30pm
  • 06May

    Senior Athletics Championships Y8

    12:30pm – 5:30pm
  • 07May

    Y7/8 Trip

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 08May

    Y7/8 Trip

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 11May

    SAT's Week

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 15May

    Year 6 Reward

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 15May

    Y5BS & 5RB- Cake Sale

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 18May

    Y8 Residential

    8:50am – 3:30pm

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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