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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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 [...]
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🏊♀️ Make a splash this summer! 🏊♂️
Swimming isn’t just a fun family activity – it’s one of the most important life skills a child can learn.
At Bricknell Primary School, all children are expected to be able to swim at least 25 metres by the end of Year 4. This gives them the confidence and skills to stay safe in and around water while enjoying all the opportunities that swimming brings.
The summer holidays are the perfect time to build confidence, work on techniques and have fun together as a family. Whether it’s a weekly trip to your local pool or a few extra lessons, every swim helps!
Learning to swim can:
💙 Save lives
💙 Build confidence and resilience
💙 Improve fitness and wellbeing
💙 Develop a lifelong love of being active
Let’s work together to ensure every child leaves primary school with this essential life skill.
Why not make swimming part of your family’s summer plans? 🌊☀️
🎢 Year 5 have been busy putting their creativity and teamwork to the test during Enterprise Week! Using only card and tape, they designed and built their very own rollercoasters.
Throughout the challenge, they showed fantastic resilience, problem-solving skills, and brilliant teamwork. We couldn’t be prouder of their hard work and determination. Here are just some of their amazing creations! 👏✨
#BPSEnterprise
Travelling in style to Connexin Live for our music concert 🎵 🎶
Our Bricknell pupils are ready for the start of the Hull Active Schools Sporting Awards 2026. Lots of excitement is in the air! @HullActiveSch @BPSPE @BPSAspiration
‘Leaders and trustees share the school’s exceptionally high expectations and work tenaciously to improve life chances for every pupil.’
‘Expert teaching helps pupils build deep knowledge across all subjects, with regular opportunities to revisit and apply what they’ve learned.’
‘Provision for pupils with SEND is exceptional, with expert support enabling full inclusion, increasing independence, and strong academic progress.’
‘The school’s ‘Bricknell Graduate Programme’ develops resilience, perseverance and subject mastery, inspiring pupils to go above and beyond.’
‘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.’
‘The Aspiration Curriculum ensures pupils are well prepared for life in modern Britain, with strong understanding of finance, mental health and equality.’
‘Teachers are subject experts who present information clearly and challenge pupils to think critically and engage deeply with learning.’
‘From early years onward, children master phonics quickly and become confident, fluent readers who develop a love of books and learning.’
‘Pupils benefit from a highly ambitious curriculum that often exceeds national expectations and helps them achieve exceptionally well.’
