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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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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.

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  • 13 Oct 2025
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  • 13 Oct 2025
    We are delighted to introduce our wonderful Prefect Team - including our Head Boy, Head Girl and Senior Prefects - who will be playing a key role in helping to run and represent our school this year. These dedicated students have been chosen for their commitment, leadership qualities and positive attitude. They will support staff and students, help to organise school events, welcome visitors and act as role models across the school community. We are incredibly proud of them and know they will do a fantastic job!
  • 13 Oct 2025
  • 13 Oct 2025
    Well done to the year 8 netball teams who played in their first Staffordshire Moorlands Netball Tournament at James Bateman last week. The girls displayed great teamwork and determination, playing some lovely netball and increasing in confidence and performance as the tournament progressed. They finished in 3rd place and we look forward to strong how they develop their play in the next tournament in November. Due to injuries a few of our year 7 netballers stepped in to support the squads. Well done to everyone involved and a big thanks to our team of sports leaders who helped run the tournament!
See whats coming up

With Our Diary Dates

  • 14Oct

    Year 7A7B Netball at Churnet View

    until 0:00am
  • 15Oct

    Y8 Football @ Woodhouse

    3:30pm – 3:30pm
  • 17Oct

    Cake Sale 8AD & 8NJ

    until 0:00am
  • 18Oct

    Open Day

    until 0:00am
  • 21Oct

    Open Day

    until 0:00am
  • 22Oct

    Year 6 Swimming Festival 

    until 0:00am
  • 24Oct

    Cake Sale 8LPe & 8MC

    until 0:00am
  • 24Oct

    Prefect breakfas

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 24Oct

    Whole school non-uniform day

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 03Nov

    Inset Day

    0:00am – 0:00am

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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