Our uniqueness is the fact we have small numbers per year group. It varies per year group and tends to be around 12 in the juniors and an average of 20 in the seniors. We believe that small class sizes contribute to the happiness and success of every pupil.
We have an excellent Parents’ Association with a large committee of supportive parents that organise regular events for both pupils and parents. You can find out more about the Braeside Parents’ Association HERE. Parents are invited into school for events, and sometimes to accompany trips and outings. Parents are invited in to talk to the…
We are fortunate to have a well-resourced Learning Support team. Many of our Learning Support Assistants work in a variety of classes to help the pupils with their work. All work is routinely differentiated to meet the range of abilities of our children so that they are all able to access the…
We use a number of purpose built sports facilities in the area that offer both outdoor and indoor sports facilities of a professional standard. The PE department provides a wide-ranging and challenging curriculum that includes swimming, tennis, gym, rounders, hockey, netball and athletics. We make use of the large open-spaced…
We prepare all of our pupils to go on to further education and the majority study for A levels. Most move to schools in the area to selective independent schools (sometimes with scholarships), to grammar schools or to local state schools and colleges. Over the last three years our pupils have…
Parents of pupils in our Early Years, Infants and Juniors have the opportunity each day to talk to the class teacher either in the morning or in the afternoon. We are very happy for parents to contact us to make a longer appointment if they need a more detailed conversation with…
We understand the educational needs of children all the way through their education and we ensure that the progression from one stage to the next is smooth and supported. Teachers share their knowledge and understanding of the children and progress is maintained. The school is a strong community where the…
