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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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03 Jul 2026
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03 Jul 2026
What a fantastic Summer Fayre! A huge thank you to everyone who came along and supported our Summer Fayre. It was wonderful to see so many families enjoying the afternoon and helping to make it such a memorable event. A special thank you goes to our amazing pupils and dedicated staff, whose creativity, enthusiasm and hard work brought so many fantastic stall ideas to life. From games and activities to refreshments and prizes, there was something for everyone to enjoy! We are incredibly grateful to everyone who volunteered, donated, and helped behind the scenes. Events like this simply wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful school community. Thank you once again for making our Summer Fayre such a brilliant success. We hope you all had as much fun as we did!
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03 Jul 2026
A fantastic day for 6CF and 6AB at The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery! The children enjoyed exploring the Anglo-Saxons and revisiting their learning about World War II. Their enthusiasm and excellent behaviour throughout the day made them a real credit to our school. Well done, everyone!
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03 Jul 2026
Special Mentions Assembly Another wonderful Special Mentions Assembly at James Bateman, celebrating the hard work, resilience and positive attitudes of our amazing pupils. A special well done to everyone for coping so brilliantly with the hot weather this week. Despite the high temperatures, our pupils have continued to work hard, support one another and give their very best in lessons. It was fantastic to recognise so many pupils for their achievements and positive contributions to school life. We are incredibly proud of all those celebrated today and look forward to continuing our weekly celebrations. Well done, Team Bateman!
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03 Jul 2026
A huge thank you to The Talent Foundry for delivering their latest RISE workshop to our Year 8 students via a live Microsoft Teams session this week. The workshop was engaging, interactive and full of valuable insights, giving our students the opportunity to develop key skills and build confidence for their future education and careers. We really appreciate your time, expertise and continued support in inspiring our young people. Thank you for another fantastic session!
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