Moving to secondary school is such an exciting time, although we know that there will be nerves and worries, this is completely normal, and we will do all we can to support you and your families.

You are joining Brannel School at such an exciting time. We are just about to launch our vision and values work and, as our newest students and families, we can't wait to hear from you about what you want your secondary school experience to be like and include.

We talk about being part of Brannel Nation. That means that, individually, you are part of something bigger, that you have a part to play in building our Brannel nation and ensuring that our work, together, matters to all of us. There will be lots of ways for you to belong and be a part of our work. Not just our lessons and curriculum, but our co-curricular offer, student voice groups, and student leadership groups. Whatever your interests, inside and outside of school, we have something for you, something that you can belong to too and somewhere you can thrive.

We can't wait for you to join us!

Headteacher

Welcome to Brannel School. We are delighted that you have chosen to join us.

Starting at a new school is an exciting time, and we understand it can feel a little daunting too. Please be assured that we are here to support you every step of the way. Even before your first day, staff and students will help you settle in and feel part of our community.

At Brannel, we are proud of our high standards in learning, behaviour, attendance, and uniform, and we encourage every student to work hard, show respect, and take pride in our school. Most importantly, we provide a safe, happy environment where students can grow in confidence and achieve their very best, guided by our values of engineering excellence, capturing creativity, and creating community.

We very much look forward to welcoming you.

Transition Lead

At Brannel School, our Transition Ambassadors play a key role in supporting students as they move from primary to secondary school.

Our ambassadors are there to help make this important change feel as smooth and positive as possible. They support during our transition day and transition evening, helping new students feel welcomed, comfortable, and confident about starting secondary school. They act as friendly faces who can answer questions, guide students around the school, and help them get a sense of what life at Brannel is like.

Our Transition Ambassadors also support at parent events, where they help staff welcome families, share information, and provide reassurance about the transition process. By doing this, they help both students and parents feel informed and supported.

Overall, our ambassadors help create a calm, friendly introduction to secondary school life and make sure every student feels ready and excited to join our school community.