welcome to the brooksbank school

Set out in 1712, our aim at Brooksbank has always been to provide an outstanding educational experience for every one of our students.

Academic achievement, while being a top priority for us, is only part of our remit. We take a holistic approach towards developing talented and personable young people, with the aim that they will go on to live happy and successful lives and forge rewarding and successful careers.

We believe that all of our students have unique attributes, whether they regard themselves as scientists, musicians, writers, artists, mathematicians, athletes or a combination of all these things, we will encourage them all to thrive for success.

Our motto: Aspire and Achieve

Mr Darren Atkinson

Head of School

Our Core Values

These are the shared values the Brooksbank community chose together. All members of the school community and other partners demonstrate and value:

  • Respect

    Awareness of how our actions and words affect other people. Being responsible. Understanding consent. Respecting boundaries. Listening with your full attention. Appreciating differences. Taking care of school property and others' belongings. Being on time. Being polite. Communicating respectfully, even when we disagree. Resolving conflicts calmly. Avoiding hurtful language. Helping each other. Building strong relationships. Self respect.

  • Empathy

    Understanding others' feelings and showing that you care about them. Active listening. Including people. Realising that everyone has different experiences and perspectives. Avoiding assumptions. No judgment. Being patient. Sharing your feelings. Volunteering and helping. Being kind. Apologising and making amends. Compassion. Standing up for those who are bullied or treated unfairly. Celebrating achievements. Listening to your heart.

  • Determination

    Staying focussed on a goal even when you face challenges or obstacles. Learning from setbacks. Pushing forward. Having a growth mindset. Pursuing your passions. Believing you can. Studying hard. Remembering that everyone finds things hard sometimes. Setting goals. Managing your time. Being prepared. Asking for help. Consistency. Trying again. And again. Encouraging yourself. Self-care. Commitment. Grit. Showing up. Taking part. Perseverance. Never giving up. Achieving your dreams.

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