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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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20 Oct 2026
🎶🎤 REMINDER – CHURCH SINGING! 🎤🎶 A little reminder to all our wonderful singers! 🌟 If your child would like to take part in singing at church, please make sure they sign up on the sheets in Room 3 or Room 18. 🎵 🎼 Rehearsals are every Wednesday at the start of lunchtime in Room 3, right up until our performance. 🍫🍫 And a little extra treat! Every child who performs with us at church will receive a chocolate treat on the day of our performance as a special thank you for all their hard work! We would love to have as many children involved as possible. It's going to be a lovely occasion! 🎶 Thank you for your support! Miss Cox 💕
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20 Oct 2026
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20 Oct 2026
🖤 Squirrel Hayes, it was great to have you with us! 🖤 We've had another busy day at James Bateman, welcoming pupils from Squirrel Hayes First School as part of our transition visits! It was fantastic to have you in school, and we hope you enjoyed getting involved, exploring what we have to offer and seeing a little of what everyday life at James Bateman looks like. 😊 We want every pupil to feel that they can belong, achieve and make the most of the opportunities available to them. That's what the Bateman Blueprint is all about! A big thank you to everyone who joined us today. We hope you left with a smile and a little excitement about the possibilities ahead. 🖤
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19 Oct 2026
🖤 A great start to our transition visits! 🖤 It was lovely to welcome the pupils from Knypersley First School to James Bateman for the first of our transition visits! We hope everyone enjoyed their time with us and got a feel for what makes our school such a special place to learn, grow and make friends. 😊 Choosing the right school is a big decision, and we want every pupil to feel welcome, comfortable and excited about the opportunities waiting for them here. We're looking forward to seeing everyone again for more visits, giving them even more opportunities to experience life at James Bateman and discover what makes the Bateman Blueprint so special. We hope to see lots of you becoming part of the James Bateman family in the future! 🖤
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19 Oct 2026
🏫 A BIG THANK YOU!🏫 A big thank you to all the prospective parents and families who came along to visit James Bateman on Saturday. It was lovely to welcome you into school and give you a look at what life is like here! If you couldn't make it at the weekend, don't worry! We're holding more tours tomorrow, Tuesday 20th October, and we'd love to see you. Can't make tomorrow either? No problem! We're happy to arrange a visit at a time that suits you. Just get in touch and we'll get something booked in. We look forward to welcoming more families into James Bateman and showing you what the Bateman Blueprint is all about!
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