Brockdish CofE (VC) Primary School, Norfolk

The History of our School

Brockdish Primary School has served the community for over 150 years. Originally used as the Parish Poorhouse, the school admitted its first pupils (41) in 1843 to learn the Catechism Creed, the Ten Commandments and the Three Rs! The school was regularly inspected and the children examined in the subjects deemed essential for their education - Catechism, Reading and Arithmetic.

The record shows that by 1899 there were 114 children on the register. The old canteen, erected in 1945, was replaced by a large multi-purpose classroom, cloakroom/corridor and toilet block in 1998. This new building has become the home for the Infant class as well as for assemblies, lunches, music and movement and gymnastics.

In 1996 a large, secure playing field, situated north of the school, was made available, two sides of which were planted with trees to act as a wind break and provide shade. At the same time a pond was dug out, lined and filled for nature observations.

In 2003, alterations were made to the Junior classroom to convert it into one spacious, airy room.

Headteacher's Welcome

Aims & Ethos
At Brockdish School, against a background of Christian caring, we attempt to foster an awareness of each child as an individual, living and learning in a family
group. Children are encouraged to grow as individuals, each appreciating and respecting the attributes and needs of others, and learning from them.
The aims which follow are set down to achieve clarity of purpose both within and outside the National Curriculum. This document can be read in conjunction with our Teaching and Learning Policy. In our Policy, the staff have shown where it is intended the aims be achieved through our day-to-day work in the classroom and beyond.
Aim- to achieve the highest possible standards in relation to age and ability.
• To develop the whole child to the fullest possible extent in as many ways as he/she is capable of achieving.
• To promote high standards in work and behaviour in all areas of school life and for pupils to make good progress in relation to their ability.