Why Choose Brill School?
A small school with big ambitions
Choosing a school for your child is an important decision. At Brill Church of England School, we want every child to feel known, valued and excited about coming to school each day.
We are incredibly proud of our warm, inclusive school community and equally proud of the high expectations we have for every child. We believe children flourish when they feel safe and happy, when they are challenged to achieve their best and when they are given opportunities to discover who they are and what they can become.
Our vision sits at the heart of everything we do:
With the wind in our sails, we shall live ‘life in all its fullness.’
John 10:10
For us, education is about exactly that – helping every Brill child to live life to the full.
Learning that inspires
We want our children to be curious, confident and ambitious learners.
Our curriculum provides strong foundations in the essential knowledge and skills children need, while giving them opportunities to investigate, create, question, explore and make connections with the wider world.
But we also believe that some of the most memorable learning happens beyond a workbook or classroom.
Trips, visitors, performances, competitions, clubs, outdoor learning and special events all form part of the Brill experience. Our children benefit from our beautiful rural setting, our extensive grounds, Forest School opportunities and even our own on-site swimming pool.
We want children to leave Brill remembering not only what they learned, but what they experienced, discovered and achieved along the way.
Every child known. Every child valued.
Being a one-form-entry primary school means relationships really matter.
We know our children as individuals – their strengths, their personalities, the things they find easy and the things for which they sometimes need a little more encouragement.
We are committed to ensuring that children with additional needs are able to participate fully in school life and receive the support they need to flourish.
This was recognised during our November 2025 SIAMS inspection, which described Brill as “a place of welcome and belonging” and highlighted the exceptional support provided for pupils and families.
Growing great people
Academic success matters, but childhood – and education – is about much more.
Our Christian values of Honesty, Hope, Courage and Compassion help our children learn how to treat others, how to respond when things are difficult and how they can make a positive difference to the world around them.
Children are encouraged to take responsibility, develop independence, contribute their ideas and care for others.
Whether they are representing their classmates, helping younger children, supporting a charity, caring for our environment, performing on a stage or trying something completely new, we want our pupils to develop the confidence to have a go.
We encourage every child to:
Be bold. Be brave. Be Brill-iant.
Proud to be part of Brill
Our relationship with our families, All Saints Church and the wider Brill community is a very special part of our school.
Our village provides an extraordinary environment in which to learn. From the woods and countryside surrounding us to our iconic windmill, children are encouraged to understand, explore and appreciate the community and natural world on their doorstep.
We are proud to be a Church of England school. Our Christian foundation shapes our ethos and values, while children and families of all faiths and none are warmly welcomed and included.
Come and see us
Every school has a website. But a website can only tell you so much.
The best way to understand what makes Brill special is to come and experience it for yourself.
Meet our children. Talk to our staff. Explore our classrooms and grounds. See learning taking place and get a feel for our school community.
If you are considering Brill School for your child, we would be delighted to welcome you for a visit.
Come and discover what it means to have the wind in your sails.
