Open Morning at Brackenfield School
Thursday 24th September @10am - 12pm
To visit our school is to truly experience our school; its warmth, vibrancy, and friendliness. We have done our best to share our narrative here, but please sign up for an upcoming Reception Discovery, Open Day or Stay and Play:
The best way to discover what our nursery and school can offer your child is to visit us. You'll have the opportunity to meet our Headmaster and Nursery Manager, explore our learning environment and see first-hand how Brackenfield School can support your child's growth and development.
Brackenfield's continued success in recent ISI Inspection
We are pleased to announce that after we were judged 'Excellent in all areas' in Summer 2023 our latest ISI inspection has confirmed that continued success. Read about how we 'ensure that the curriculum is relevant and interesting and supports pupils' participation' in the full report.
Welcome to Brackenfield School
Founded in 1977 by Margie Sutcliffe, Brackenfield has continued to be a leading prep school in Harrogate as we reach our 50th anniversary this year. The enduring popularity of the school means we are now welcoming former pupils back to the school as parents. Commented on in our recent ISI inspection, the school's family ethos and strong core values are bringing more families than ever to our door, keen for their children to experience the best possible start to their education, in a nurturing atmosphere that enables every child to achieve and flourish.
Why Brackenfield School?
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Why choose Brackenfield?
This is a happy school where children have access to a wide variety of activities, the staff are caring and enthusiastic and the parents are made to feel part of the school.
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ISI 'Excellent' school
We are pleased to announce that from our most recent ISI inspection in Summer 2023 we were judged 'excellent in all areas'. Click below to read our full report.
Experience more at Brackenfield School
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Outdoor education takes place both within and beyond our school site. We are lucky to be endowed with many leafy trees and specific outdoor learning areas on site.
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We are fortunate to have our own sports field adjacent to Brackenfield, which is surrounded by fields and the wooded areas of Birk Crag.
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Physical education is more than just running around a track or kicking a ball. It teaches children key life skills alongside improving their health and wellbeing.
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The benefits of physical education are far-reaching, including both increased student physical health and better academic performance
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Children can swim all year round at Brackenfield School, with the use of an excellent indoor pool close to the school grounds.
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Our Games department ensure that the curriculum consists of age-appropriate activities that support growing minds and bodies. They adapt lessons to make them appropriate for their groups and ensure that they do not overwhelm children with skills or requirements that may be too advanced. At the same time, they know when children are ready to be stretched.