130 High Road, Buckhurst Hill, Essex IG9 5SD
10 simple reasons to choose Braeside School, Infants & Juniors
Independent prep school and nursery in Buckhurst Hill.
For pupils aged 2.5 to 11 years.
Mixed school from Sep 2021 (over 90% girls).
Day school.
Not a school of religious character.
Non-selective admissions policy.
Small school with an average of one class per year.
Junior division of Braeside School, an all-through school to age 16.
Fees range from £3,400 (Rec) to £3,725 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Braeside School, Infants & Juniors
Schoolsmith Score®; 74.
One of the best independent prep schools in Buckhurst Hill and one of the 3 best primary schools for 0.5 miles.
On average, 10.2 pupils per class and 8.5 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
At the end of Year 6, most Junior School pupils move up to Braeside School. Pupils take the 11+ exam, with external candidates.
School curriculum is based on the National Curriculum and also includes PSHEE, reasoning, French. There are a small number of academic clubs.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, computing and languages throughout.
School enhances the curriculum with educational trips, some visiting speakers, and a residential adventure trip for the oldest pupils. The Oak-Tree Scheme is a Group-wide, nine challenge scheme promoting initiative, learning new skills, voluntary work and independent study.
School offers over 10 different sports. Representative teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art and music are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Drama is part of the creative curriculum and extra-curriculum. Choir and one or two instrument ensembles. There are also some visual and performing arts clubs.
Wraparound care from 7.30am to 6.00pm.
Find another school near Braeside School, Infants & Juniors
Independent Prep Schools
The Daiglen School (0 miles); Loyola Preparatory School (0.3 miles); Bancroft's Preparatory School (0.7 miles).
State Primary Schools
Wells Primary School (0.9 miles); St Antony's Catholic Primary School, Woodford Green (1 mile); Churchfields Junior School (2.4 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Braeside School (0.5 miles); Bancroft's School (0.7 miles); Chigwell School (2.3 miles).
State Senior Schools
Trinity Catholic High School (1.1 miles); Woodford County High School (1.6 miles); Davenant Foundation School (3.9 miles).