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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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  • 19 Mar 2026
    Well done to the Y5 and Y6 football team. They played in the middles schools competition tonight. Y5 came 2nd in their group, Y6 finishing 4th. Thank you for all the support.
  • 19 Mar 2026
    A huge congratulations to our Year 5&6 netballers who competed in the Staffordshire Moorlands Netball Tournament on Tuesday 17th March with 9 other primary and middle school teams. James Bateman played some fantastic netball working so well as a team. They played Churnet View Middle School, Leek 1 in the semi-finals to progress to the final where they were unfortunately beaten by Churnet View 2, finishing in 2nd place overall. This means that the players have qualified for the Staffordshire county finals at Keele University in July 2026. A huge well done to all the players!
  • 19 Mar 2026
    A big thank you to Suzanne and Reverend Fraser for once again welcoming us to the church for our Easter service Our readers and singers were fantastic, and we were so proud of how respectfully all pupils took part The service will be available on our YouTube soon We were also very kindly treated to Easter eggs, which was a lovely surprise Thank you again for your continued support https://youtu.be/csFvMbWztHU
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See whats coming up

With Our Diary Dates

  • 19Mar

    Easter Church Services

    9:15am – 12:30pm
  • 19Mar

    Y5 competition @ Langdale

    9:20am
  • 19Mar

    Inspire Dance Rehearsals

    12:30pm – 1:30pm
  • 19Mar

    Y5 and Y6 football tournament at James Bateman 19th March

    3:30pm – 5:30pm
  • 19Mar

    Evening School Production

    7:00pm – 8:00pm
  • 20Mar

    Reports to Parents

    0:00am – 0:00am
  • 20Mar

    Y5/7 Trip to Star Dome

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 23Mar

    Year 7 London

    8:50am – 3:30pm
  • 24Mar

    Inspire Evening performance at BHS

    3:30pm – 6:30pm
  • 27Mar

    Cake Sale - Y5RS & 5SLF

    8:50am – 3:30pm

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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