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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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11 Nov 2026
🌺 We Will Remember Them 🌺 Today, pupils and staff from across James Bateman Middle School came together on our school yard to observe a two-minute silence in remembrance of those who have served, sacrificed and been affected by conflict. Years 5, 6, 7 and 8 stood together in a shared moment of reflection, demonstrating the respect and sense of community that are so important to us at JBMS. One school. One community. Remembering together. We are incredibly proud of the respect shown by our pupils during this important occasion. We will remember them. 🌺
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11 Nov 2026
We are incredibly proud to share our Remembrance display, created through the contributions of pupils across the school. Every child in every class has created their own individual poppy, bringing together a wonderful collection of artwork to form one whole-school display. Each class has explored different backgrounds and creative approaches to showcase their poppies, including newspaper articles from the end of World War One and music paper featuring The Last Post. These different elements combine to create a meaningful tribute, celebrating the creativity, thought and effort of our pupils. The display will continue to grow as our remaining classes add their poppies next week. We will remember them.
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10 Nov 2026
🌟 Wonderful Work from Year 5! 🌟 A big well done to some of our Year 5 children who stayed in school today! 👏 Just look at the wonderful work they have produced! We are so proud of their fantastic efforts, creativity and hard work! 💫 Keep up the amazing work, Year 5! 💙
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10 Nov 2026
Our Year 5 pupils enjoyed a visit to the National Memorial Arboretum today. A fantastic opportunity to learn about remembrance, reflect on the sacrifices made by others and show their respect. 🌺 A really valuable experience for everyone involved!
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10 Nov 2026
Year 6 residential trip opportunity
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