At Branfil, we believe in developing the whole child so, as well as believing that each child is capable of academic success, we also provide a wide variety of opportunities for children to develop their personal, social, physical and creative skills.
BANK HOLIDAY
00:00 - 23:59
Year 6 SATs week
00:00 - 23:59
Year 6 Residential to Gilwell Park Activity Centre
00:00 - 23:59
This week Year 1 went on their seasonal walk to investigate the signs of Spring and observe how the school and surrounding areas have changed through the seaons. #branfilcvexplore
Lennard in Year 6 has recently had his hair cut to donate to the Little Princess Trust, he donated over 12 inches of hair to help them. Such a fantastic thing to do - we are really proud of him! 🤩 #branfilcvrespect
Year 3 had an virtual author visit with James Sellick where he shared his fantastic book and its aim to protect the rainforest and their inhabitants! #branfilcvlovereading #authorvisit
Year 3 tasted some healthy foods to help them to decide which ingredients to select for their own healthy sandwich! #branfilcvexplore #branfilfoodtechnology
“The best thing in life is to have a friendly face smile at you throughout the day. This is Branfil.”
Branfil Pupil
"Branfil is a fantastic school to work at where everyone is invested in your personal development. We truly do learn together, both adults and children, with the aim of reaching our potential by setting goals and supporting each other until we get there!"
Staff Member
"Thank you for the opportunity for us to come and see the Opal session, it was lovely to attend. I would like to say that I was so impressed with the pupils at Branfil. I was watching my year 1 son join in an activity going down a ramp in a crate and the support, encouragement and patience that the older boys helping gave him when they could have been off playing themselves was an absolute credit to yourselves and the school."
Year 1 parent after OPAL session
"This school is a kind and friendly place. Staff at Branfil take every opportunity to model the school’s values of love, explore, aspire, respect and nurture. This helps pupils to understand how these values can positively shape their conduct and the way that they speak to others. In class and in the playground, pupils try hard to live out these values. Pupils are happy at school and they enjoy their time here."
Ofsted Report
"I think this school is amazing as they always hire staff who are eager to help children learn more and more!"
Branfil Pupil
"The school has a strong ethos of family values, with the acceptance of diverse cultures embedded into Branfil's learning opportunities. I have exceptionally friendly, supportive and hardworking colleagues."
Staff Member
"As a past pupil of Branfil I am immensely proud that my children walk the same halls as I did when I was young and I know how integral the primary experience is to developing young people. I am pleased with the way this year has gone and I look forward to their positive experience of the Branfil family continuing."
Reception and Year 3 parent at the end of the school year
"Positive behaviour in lessons supports pupils’ learning. Pupils know that, if they have a concern, a trusted adult would be on hand to help them to resolve any worries. Pupils work well together and they support each other. Lunchtimes are fun and pupils play well with one another. Pupils enjoy the range of activities that they can take part in during their social times."
Ofsted Report
"Leaders have thought thoroughly about supporting pupils’ personal development. They put in place rich wider experiences for pupils to learn from, including, for instance, through the creation of numerous school leadership opportunities for pupils. Pupils appreciate these and carry out their roles diligently and with pride. Pupils also take part in fundraising activities for both their school and the local community. The school plans a variety of educational visits, clubs and other experiences to make sure that pupils have experiences that go beyond those they might otherwise have."
Ofsted report