Headteacher's Welcome

Welcome to Brierley Primary School

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

Choosing the right primary school for your child is one of the most important decisions you will make as a parent or carer, and we understand that it can sometimes feel a little daunting. We hope that, as you explore our website and get to know us, you will gain a real sense of the warmth, ambition and community spirit that make Brierley such a special place.

At the heart of our school are four simple words:

Nurture. Aspire. Believe. Achieve.

These words reflect what we want for every child who comes through our doors. We nurture children so that they feel safe, happy and valued. We encourage them to aspire and develop high expectations for themselves. We help them to believe in their own abilities, and we support and challenge them to achieve all that they can.

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, listened to and proud to belong. We are committed to creating an environment where children can flourish academically, socially and personally, and where families feel welcomed, supported and involved throughout their child’s learning journey.

Every school will rightly talk about providing a safe and caring environment and building strong partnerships with families. These things are incredibly important to us too, but we also know that every school has its own special character. At Brierley, we are proud to do things in the way we believe best serves our children, our families and our community.

We are delighted that the work of our children and staff has been recognised in a number of very special ways. In 2026, Brierley achieved IQM Centre of Excellence status, recognising the strength of our inclusive practice and our commitment to ensuring that every child has the opportunity to succeed. Inclusion is not something separate from what we do at Brierley; it is woven through school life. We want every child, whatever their individual needs, strengths or starting points, to know that they belong, that they matter and that we believe in them.

We are also extremely proud to have achieved the Platinum School Games Mark for the fourth time. Physical education, sport and physical activity are an important part of life at Brierley, and we work hard to give our children opportunities to be active, discover new interests, develop their confidence, work as part of a team and represent their school.

We were also incredibly proud to receive a letter of congratulations from the Secretary of State for Education, Bridget Phillipson, following the achievements of our disadvantaged pupils at the end of the 2024/2025 academic year. The letter recognised that our school’s performance placed us among the very best nationally and praised the dedication of our staff and the hard work of our pupils.

This recognition is particularly special to us because it reflects something we care deeply about: ensuring that a child’s circumstances do not limit their aspirations or what they can achieve. We want every Brierley child to have the very best possible opportunities.

These achievements belong to our whole school community. They reflect the hard work of our wonderful children, the commitment and expertise of our staff, the support of our governors and families, and the high expectations we have for everyone at Brierley. We are immensely proud of them.

While our school is centred on children and their learning, we also believe strongly in investing in our staff. By supporting the professionals who work with our children to continue developing their skills, knowledge and expertise, we ensure that our pupils benefit from high-quality teaching, care and support. Strong relationships, high expectations and excellent teaching are central to helping every child thrive.

The primary years are such an important stage in a child’s life. They provide the foundations for future learning, but they are also a time for children to discover who they are, explore their interests, develop friendships and grow in confidence.

At Brierley, we want to nurture a genuine love of learning. We encourage our children to become confident, independent and resilient young people who are curious about the world around them and well prepared for the next stage of their education and for life beyond Brierley.

Our curriculum is rich, broad and relevant, providing children with the knowledge, skills and experiences they need for the future. Alongside academic achievement, we place great importance on developing curiosity, independence, confidence, kindness and respect for others.

Above all, we want our children to leave Brierley with happy memories, a belief in themselves and the confidence to embrace the opportunities ahead of them.

We are incredibly proud of our children, our staff and our wider Brierley family, and we hope that as you explore our website you get a real sense of what makes our school such a special place.

You can also follow us on Facebook, where we regularly share photographs, celebrations, events and some of the many wonderful things happening across school. It is a lovely way to see Brierley life in action and keep up to date with what our children have been enjoying.

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Thank you for your interest in Brierley Primary School. If you would like to visit us, find out more or simply have an informal chat, please do not hesitate to get in touch. We would be delighted to welcome you.

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.