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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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  • 24 Nov 2025
    This year Team Reading has challenged our student book detectives, known as Inkvestigators, to unlock reading rewards 2026. Their mission is to: Read 200 million words as a school Reach their personal word target Solve mini-mysteries to unlock clues, which will reveal reading rewards 2026.
  • 24 Nov 2025
    Well done to Quinn, he competed in his first cross country run for Stoke Athletics over the weekend. Finishing in just over 11 minutes. Can't wait to hear how his next event goes.
  • 24 Nov 2025
    Our year 8 netballers played in the second Staffordshire Moorlands netball tournament on Thursday 20th November, at Fenton Manor. The progress that the girls have shown since the last tournament has been fantastic and we are very proud of how you all played. Well done! Special thanks goes to Miss Mountford who helped to run the tournament and our two year 7 girls who stepped in last minute to play.
  • 24 Nov 2025
    To apply for a place use the following link and scroll down to 'Making an application' then select 'online' https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Education/Admissions-primary/Apply/Overview.aspx Anyone who is unable to apply online can - call on 0300 111 8007 and select the option for 'School Admissions and Transport' Oxhey First School Knypersley First School Squirrel Hayes First School Kingsfield First School Moor First School Packmoor Ormiston Academy
  • 24 Nov 2025
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With Our Diary Dates

  • 25Nov

    Governors Meeting

    5:30pm – 5:30pm
  • 26Nov

    Year 8 Level 3 Bikeability.

    8:00am – 3:30pm
  • 27Nov

    Year 7A&B Netball at Fenton Manor

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 27Nov

    U11 & U13 Swimming Gala

    8:45am – 1:05pm
  • 28Nov

    Cake Sale - 7CMo & 7LC

    8:00am – 3:30pm
  • 01Dec

    SEND Coffee Morning

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 10Dec

    Year 8 Loudmouth Performance: Calling it out!

    2:20pm – 3:00pm
  • 11Dec

    Christmas Jumper Day

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 12Dec

    Cake Sale - Y7SC & 7FC

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 16Dec

    Christmas Services

    0:00am – 0:00am

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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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