Head Teacher

Welcome to Brierley Primary School

On behalf of our pupils, staff and governors, I would like to warmly welcome you to the Brierley Primary School website.

Choosing the right primary school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent, and we understand that it can sometimes feel a little daunting.

All schools, including ours, speak about providing a safe environment and building strong partnerships with parents. While these things are important and true, every school is unique. At Brierley, we do things in the way we believe best serves our children, our families and our community.

Brierley Primary School is a warm, inclusive and nurturing family school where children are at the heart of everything we do. We want every child to feel safe, valued, heard and proud to belong. We are committed to creating an environment where children can flourish both academically and personally, and where families feel welcomed, supported and involved in their child’s learning journey.

Our school is centred on children and their learning, but we are equally committed to investing in our staff, ensuring that the professionals who work with our children continue to develop their skills, knowledge and expertise. We believe that strong relationships, high expectations and excellent teaching help children to thrive.

The primary years are a vital stage in a child’s development and lay the foundations for future success. During this time, we strive to nurture a lifelong love of learning in every child. We want our pupils to become confident, independent and resilient young people who are well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life beyond Brierley.

At Brierley, we aim to equip children with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need for the future. Our curriculum is rich, broad and relevant, and we place great importance on helping children to develop curiosity, independence, confidence and respect for others. We want them not only to achieve well, but also to grow into thoughtful, responsible and aspirational individuals.

We are incredibly proud of our children, our staff and our wider school community. Thank you for your interest in our school. If you would like to visit us or have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the school for an informal chat.

Mrs McIntosh
Headteacher

Nurture, Aspire, Believe, Achieve

These four words are at the heart of everything we do. They shape our relationships, our teaching, our expectations and the experiences we provide for our children and families.

Nurture: We support every child’s wellbeing, inclusion and sense of belonging
Aspire: We promote high expectations and ambition for all pupils
Believe: We build confidence so that all pupils feel valued and capable
Achieve: We work together to secure strong outcomes for every child

We want every child, every member of staff, every family and every member of our wider community to feel nurtured so that they can aspire, believe and achieve. We are proud to be a family school where every child is known, valued and encouraged to succeed.

Together, we nurture, aspire, believe and achieve - every day.