Buckhurst Hill, Essex · IG9 5SD
A*–B A-level
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9–7 GCSE
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Day fees
£13k
Inspection
Not yet inspected
Braeside School is a small, independent all-through day school in Buckhurst Hill, Essex, serving pupils from age 3 to 18. With just 151 pupils across the full age range, it offers an intimate, family-oriented environment with continuous progression from early years through to sixth form. The school emphasizes pastoral care, individual attention, and balanced development across academic, creative, and physical domains.
Who thrives here
Pupils who thrive in smaller, less pressurized environments where they know staff well and benefit from personalized teaching. Families valuing continuity and community over academic competition or prestigious rankings.
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130 High Road
Buckhurst Hill, Essex
IG9 5SD
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Day fees at Braeside School are approximately £12,600 per year (2024/25).
Braeside School admits pupils at 3+, 4+, 7+, 8+, 11+, 13+, 16+. Entry is assessed by Interview, Assessment. See the Admissions section above for open days and key dates.
Braeside School is a day school in Buckhurst Hill and does not offer boarding.
Frequently praised
✓Warm, nurturing pastoral environment suited to individual learners
✓Strong continuity and relationship-building across the age range
✓Accessible, non-selective ethos welcoming families across the ability spectrum
Common concerns
!Lack of recent Ofsted inspection creates uncertainty about standards and quality assurance
!Small sixth form may limit breadth of A-level subject choice and university progression support
!Limited public profile and data on academic outcomes or university destinations