We are delighted to announce that Brakenhale has been nominated as a Lexia Star School in recognition of the excellent work taking place across the school in implementing the Lexia programme and the positive progress our students are making as a result. Lexia is a highly effective literacy progra...

This term, Year 7 students have been busy developing their portrait skills and combining them with abstract art using zentangles. We have also explored a number of famous portraits, with students creating their own imaginative interpretations of the Mona Lisa, Girl with a Pearl Earring and The Birth...

It has been an incredibly busy and successful few weeks for our PE department. As the weather (slowly) turns, we’ve transitioned from the muddy football pitches to the track and the cricket crease. The energy and "desire for the game" from our students have been brilliant to see...

Students have been hard at work in the Food Technology room this term. Our Year 7 students have been perfecting their apple crumbles and carrot cakes, while Year 8 students have been making Mexican chilli and pizzas. These will be their final practical lessons of the year. We are excited to welco...

On Monday 23rd March, Year 8 and 9 students took part in an engaging and thought-provoking performance workshop titled Hooked, which explored the risks of vaping and nicotine addiction. The session combined live performance with interactive, workshop-based learning. The actors brought rel...

It has been an action-packed term in the PE department! Our athletes have shown incredible resilience, particularly in the face of some nail-biting finishes. From last-minute goals to the high stakes of penalty shoot-outs, the school spirit has been on full display. Football All of our...