Year 6 Residential is now live on Arbor! Pupils will take part in activities including paddle boarding, climbing, high-level ropes, abseiling, zipwires, canoeing, bushcraft and Via Feratta.

🎁Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal 2026 🎁 We are delighted to be supporting the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal with Samaritan's Purse this year. On Friday 2nd October, pupils will take part in a special assembly to find out how a simple shoebox gift can bring joy to a child in need. Taking part is completely optional, and there is no pressure for families to contribute. 📦 Need a shoebox? See Miss Cox in Room 18. 💷 Samaritan's Purse recommends a £5 donation per shoebox. 🏫 Completed boxes should be brought into school and kept in form rooms until collection. We will email the final collection date nearer the time. 📧 Please check your email for full guidance, including what you can and cannot pack. Collection: 9th November 2026 Thank you for supporting our school community in spreading kindness and generosity.

Photos and posts can only tell part of the story. Instead of simply talking about our school, we'd love to show you. Come along to our Open Day, look around, meet our community, and see for yourself what makes our school so special. Book a place now via office@jamesbateman.staffs.sch.uk or call 01782 973900

🌳🌿 Year 5 Forest School! 🌿🌳 Our Year 5 pupils have been enjoying their weekly Forest School session, getting outdoors, exploring nature and learning new skills along the way! 🍃 There's plenty of fun, teamwork and adventure to be had! Just another part of the Bateman Blueprint! 💚 #JamesBateman #BatemanBlueprint #ForestSchool