THERE was historic success for Braeside School with an A* to C grade pass rate of 95 per cent.

The private girls' school, in Buckhurst Hill High Road also gained a record 56 per cent pass rate at A* or A level marking a successful first year for new headteacher Gillian Haddon.

She said: “Our results this year, with 56% of papers passed at A* or A grade are the best in the history of the school. I am delighted for all of our students who have worked so hard and would also like to congratulate my staff for their commitment and expertise. It is lovely to see such happy, smiling faces in this our 65th anniversary year."