OPAL Play at Bricknell
At our school, we believe that play is not just a fun activity, it is a fundamental part of a child’s learning journey. That’s why we are proud to embrace OPAL play, an award-winning program that transforms our playgrounds into vibrant spaces for exploration, imagination, and development.
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Online Safety
We have a dedicated webpage that shows a wide selection of advice for children, parents and carers on the safe use of technology and the internet.
Curriculum news via our subject blogs
Stay up to date with the latest happenings across all curriculum areas at our school.
Bricknell Byline
Since September this year, we have ran a school newspaper club. This club has gathered some of the most passionate [...]
World Book Day 2025
World Book Day 2025 was celebrated in style today! Imagine, one minute you're speaking to a pirate and the [...]
Promoting reading across the school
Supporting reading across the school is essential for fostering a lifelong love of learning and ensuring that all pupils [...]
Tonie Boxes
We use Tonieboxes as an interactive and engaging tool to support literacy and storytelling for younger pupils, particularly in early [...]
World Book Day
We love to celebrate World Book Day at Bricknell. Here are some photographs of our celebrations over the years. [...]
Girls football competition
The Year 5/6 girls from Bricknell were first to compete in the 7-a-side @HullActiveSch football competition, and what a [...]
Inter school competition with Priory Primary
Some of our Year 6 pupils had an incredible morning taking part in a variety of sporting activities organised by [...]
Bricknell Blue team
A huge congratulations to the Bricknell Blue team for their outstanding performance at the @HullActiveSch 7-a-side football competition! Despite battling [...]
Latest news via Instagram
Liz Mcternan, team GB wheelchair athlete, will be visiting Bricknell tomorrow to lead a fun fitness circuit for all pupils to participate in, followed by an assembly to share her inspiration journey. @BPSPE @BPSaspiration
🎻✨ Huge congratulations to our two talented violinists on achieving Distinctions in their recent violin examinations! 🌟
Your dedication, perseverance and countless hours of practice have truly paid off. We are incredibly proud of everything you have achieved and can’t wait to see where your musical journey takes you next.
Well done – what a fantastic accomplishment! 🎶👏
Watch this space for further updates as we have more pupils set to take their exams!
#BricknellPrimary #BricknellMusic #ViolinSuccess #Distinction #ProudSchool
Don’t forget our Team GB visit next week, Tuesday 30th June. Liz Mcternan will join us to discuss her sporting journey and to provide all pupils the opportunity to take part in a fitness circuit. Don’t forget to get practicing and raising sponsorship money for taking part and completing the event. @BPSPE @BPSaspiration
A huge thank you to all of our parents and carers for your patience, understanding and support as we navigated the blistering London heat ☀️🌡️
The safety, wellbeing and comfort of our children have remained our absolute priority. We are on the train and safely making our way home.
We are incredibly proud of how well the children have coped with the challenging conditions and grateful for your support in ensuring they arrived with water bottles, hats and sun protection.
Thank you for working in partnership with us – together we have helped make sure our children remained safe, happy and able to enjoy their learning despite the soaring temperatures.
#BPSAspirationCurriculum #WorkingTogether #SunSafe
‘Behaviour is exemplary—pupils are motivated, respectful, and confident learners who listen carefully and support one another’s success.’
‘Pupils thrive at this caring and aspirational school, where they feel safe, supported, and are encouraged to aim high in everything they do.’
‘Expert teaching helps pupils build deep knowledge across all subjects, with regular opportunities to revisit and apply what they’ve learned.’
‘Teachers are subject experts who present information clearly and challenge pupils to think critically and engage deeply with learning.’
‘The Aspiration Curriculum ensures pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, with strong understanding of finance, mental health and equality.’
‘Provision for pupils with SEND is exceptional, with expert support enabling full inclusion, increasing independence, and strong academic progress.’
‘Pupils benefit from a highly ambitious curriculum that often exceeds national expectations and helps them achieve exceptionally well.’
‘Leaders and trustees share the school’s exceptionally high expectations and work tenaciously to improve life chances for every pupil.’
‘The school’s ‘Bricknell Graduate Programme’ develops resilience, perseverance and subject mastery, inspiring pupils to go above and beyond.’
‘From early years onward, children master phonics quickly and become confident, fluent readers who develop a love of books and learning.’
