In 1716 Dean Pratt attempted to get Batley appointed as hm of the school solely on his own authority causing a dispute. Batley applied for his licence to bishop Atterbury, but was refused as inadequately qualified. A review a year later saw Atterbury insist that when a better qualified candidate was available he be replaced, and Batley duly resigned when William Dormer was appointed. (Mussett, 1996: 91, 104)
| Year | Type | Name as Recorded | Location | Office/Status | Full Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1706 | Appt(election) | Batley, Jeremy | Rochester Free School / Usher | usher | View |
| 1716 | Appt(Nomination) | Batley, | Rochester Free School / | upper schoolmaster | View |
| 1717 | Appt(Appointment) | Batley, | Rochester Free School / | usher | View |
| 1717 | Appt(Resignation) | Batley, | Rochester Free School / | Schoolmaster | View |