Academy Information
Briar Hill is an innovative school, which is fortunate to benefit from motivated, positive pupils and an exceptional team of dedicated staff.
Everything we do is based on the highest expectations of the children. Briar Hill Primary School provides a continuous learning journey for children from three to eleven years old and responds to developing and changing needs as pupils move through the school.
As a result of our high expectations, our children make good progress from their starting points and achieve well.
We deliver a curriculum based on important skills in literacy, numeracy and technology, to provide the secure foundation for learning in a wide range of situations, whilst also developing children’s creative thinking. We make learning interesting and fun; our children enjoy school and have a real enthusiasm for learning.
Please watch our showcase video to find out what life at Briar Hill Primary School is really like and our latest awards.
Showcase Video - Life at Briar Hill Primary School
Our Ethos and Values
Our values are:
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Courage - Nothing holds us back
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Aspiration - Always aiming high
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Ambition - Being the best we can
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Respect - Always leading by example
At Briar Hill, the heart of our ethos centres on the characteristics of effective learning. These are:
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enabling equality
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enabling the 4Cs of P4C (care, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking)
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enabling identity and emotional intelligence
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enabling growth mindset
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enabling challenge and curiosity
As a National Training Centre for Talk for Writing; a recognised Trained School for RWI Phonics and a flagship school for the Inclusion Quality Mark we are committed to ensuring the highest standards in all that we do. Our vision is to be nationally recognised for educational excellence, creating and shaping successful, ambitious young adults, who are equipped for the rapidly changing 21st century world.
We work relentlessly to nurture our pupils to unlock and achieve their full potential and raise their aspirations. We are determined that during the children’s time spent at Briar Hill, they will leave as confident members of society, who are ready to enter secondary school with a strong moral compass, a real sense of resilience and to be armed with the key transferable skills and knowledge that will allow them to succeed in an ever changing world.
To find out more about the Curriculum at our academy please click here.
To learn more about our Classes and Teachers please click here. To find out latest Newsletter, please click here
Meet our Team
Extended Leadership Team
Headteacher: Miss Janey Cooksley
Assistant Headteacher/KS2 Phase Lead: Mrs Katie Cross
SENCO: Mr Ian Hickman
Pastoral Lead: Mr Allan Crozier
EYFS Phase Lead: Mrs Emma Crozier
KS1 Phase Lead: Miss Hollie Tranter
Senior DSL and Assistant SENCO: Mrs Marshall
Attendance, DDSL and Behaviour Lead: Miss Cameron - Leslie
Enrichment, Arts and Data Lead: Laura Allen
Mathematics and PiXL Lead: Mr Warren
Pastoral and Inclusion Team
Attendance and Behaviour Lead: Miss Bay Cameron-Leslie
Senior Safeguarding Lead and Assistant SENCo: Mrs Janice Marshall
SENCo: Mr Ian Hickman
Pastoral Lead: Mr Allan Crozier
Wellbeing Mentor: Miss Colleen Robinson
Curriculum Leadership Team
All staff contribute towards the curriculum, however these are the leads of specific subjects.
Reading: Miss Hollie Tranter and Mrs Katie Cross
Writing: Mrs Katie Cross
Modern Foreign Languages: Mrs Katie Cross
Science: Mr Ian Hickman
Maths: Mr Nick Warren
Computing: Mr Ian Hickman
Design Technology: Mr John Hall
RE: Mrs Zoe Peters
History: Miss Dom Abbott
Geography: Mrs Donna Barker-Trett
Eco Education: Miss Marie McGovern
The Arts (Art, Music) : Miss Laura Allen
Dance: Miss Jessica Johnson
Drama: Miss Dom Abbott
PE: Mr Tom Mair
PSHE: Mr Allan Crozier
Teaching Team
Mrs Nicole Taylor
Mrs Laura Kaval
Mrs Sammi Smith
Mrs Emma Crozier
Miss Marie McGovern
Miss Dominique Abbott
Miss Jessica Johnson
Miss Hollie Tranter
Mrs Donna Barker-Trett
Miss Laura Allen
Mr Tom Mair
Mr Ian Hickman
Mrs Zoe Peters
Mrs Katie Cross
Mrs Elizabeth Coleman
Mr Nick Warren
Mr John Hall
Mr Allan Crozier
Miss Janey Cooksley
Learning Support Team
Mrs Debbie Roberts Miss Donna Jenkinson
Miss Montana Gibbs
Mrs Leanne Rowton
Mrs Rose Graham
Mrs Eileen Upson
Mrs Suzie James
Mrs Colleen Robinson
Miss Kelly Bandey
Miss Edyta Zarzycka
Mrs Louise Flowers
Mrs Kat Luu
Mrs Karen Jwanczuk
Miss Doville Jokuliene
Mrs Judy Rainbow
Mrs Cam Le
Mrs Yvonne Grant
Office Team
Mrs Viv Dawson
Mrs Mandy Hardy
Miss Sultana Begum
Breakfast Team
Miss Sarah Holyoak
Mrs Stefania Catalano
Lunch Team
Miss Julie Welsh
Mrs Stefania Catalano
Miss Nikki Hurle
Caretaking Team
Miss Donna Jenkinson
Miss Claire Carroll
House System
The house system is an integral part of Briar Hill and is predominately utilised during inter-school competitions, which occur every half term, each with a different focus.
Our children are proud to be part of their house teams. Every child and member of staff is allocated to one of four houses, which they then support. Our houses teams are grouped vertically which enables children to socialise and engage with peers and staff beyond their everyday environment. It is an essential part of school life as it facilitates a growing community spirit and enables children to participate collectively, involving children from all year groups who are contributing to something bigger than themselves.
It was important for the house teams to be named after relevant, diverse and inspiring individuals, from different backgrounds within Great Britain. Therefore, the houses are all named after four successful British Artists. These artists each have a different discipline within art, they are: Gormley, Hockney, Banksy, Wiltshire.
House Points and Class Dojo
House Points are awarded through Class Dojo. These points are awarded for positive behaviour and efforts. Pupils also participate and compete in competitions and events for House Points. They are then recorded and over the course of a competition, the winning team announced. The children in the winning house are rewarded. At the end of the year, once all points are collected, the House Champions are announced.
Parents are encouraged to connect with the school through the Class Dojo system and they can check on points given, message teachers directly and also enjoy photos and videos from the class direct to any devices.
Typical school day at Briar Hill Primary School
Please refer to up to date Newsletters and MCAS messages regarding the school day, timings and assemblies for the week. Our day starts for nearly all the children at year groups at 8:45am and finishes at 3:15pm. During the day, children will take in a broad and balanced curriculum (updates of our curriculum and how we have adapted this are sent through MCAS, Newsletters and Class Dojo) which challenges and provides the building blocks for life. To find out more about the Curriculum at our academy please click here.
