Skip to content ↓

Ready, Respectful, Resilient

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.

Scroll down for more
Welcome to

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.

Follow us on Facebook

  • 16 Dec 2025
  • 16 Dec 2025
    What a fantastic Autumn Term Year 5 have had! Pupils have worked incredibly hard and shown great enthusiasm across all areas of learning. On Monday, Year 5 held their Achievement Assembly, celebrating some excellent achievements from across the half term. A huge well done to 5SLF, who were awarded Overall Best Form a brilliant team effort! Special congratulations to Libbie and Duncan, who were awarded Top Girl and Top Boy this half term for achieving the most House Points, 0BP, and 100% attendance an outstanding achievement. Finally, well done to Scarlett in 5RJ, who was awarded Top Student in Year 5 and won a free theatre trip ticket a fantastic reward! We are incredibly proud of all our Year 5 pupils.
  • 16 Dec 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
  • 15 Dec 2025
  • 15 Dec 2025
    Change of menu for our final week
See whats coming up

With Our Diary Dates

  • 16Dec

    Christmas Services

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 17Dec

    Talent Show

    1:20pm – 3:30pm
  • 18Dec

    Y5/6 Panto

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 18Dec

    School Production

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 19Dec

    Y5/6 Extravaganza

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 19Dec

    Y 7/8 Cinebowl

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 19Dec

    Y7/8 Trip to Cinebowl

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 19Dec

    School Production

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 16Jan

    7SC Career Workshop

    10:15am – 11:15am
  • 16Jan

    7CMO Career Workshop

    11:30am – 12:30pm

Contact Us Here

office@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk01782 973900Park Lane, Knypersley, ST8 7AT
James BatemanMiddle School
Contact Us
01782 973900James Bateman Middle Schooloffice@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.ukPark Lane, Knypersley, ST8 7AT
The Creative Learning Patnership Trust