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Headmaster: Mr Peter J M Roberts, MA  Bursar: T W Llewellyn  Admissions: Mr R J Clapp - Registrar

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Bradfield College was founded in 1850 by Thomas Stevens, Rector and Lord of the Manor of Bradfield. During the later Nineteenth Century it developed into a well-known public school and today is one of the leading independent boarding schools in the South of England.

The College, with just over 700 girls and boys, accepts pupils from Britain and overseas and offers places for boarders and day pupils.

Set in its own village, with grounds extending to some 200 acres, Bradfield is easily reached by road via the M4 and by rail through Reading, and is well-placed for access to Heathrow and Gatwick airport.

'Bradfield is a school with many fine qualities, but without doubt the most important is the recognition which your son or daughter receives as a unique and valued individual. You, the parents, are closely involved with us as we meet the distinctive needs of your child together.

The emphasis on pastoral care, and on a sense of partnership between staff and pupils and between school and home, is balanced with our commitment to achieving excellence in academic, cultural and sporting pursuits. The superb facilities greatly help this all round achievement.

The environment at Bradfield is stimulating in its breadth of opportunity and yet personal to its scale, and thus each pupil is encouraged towards the development of an independence of mind and character, and the acquisition of a civilised and enduring set of values.

I am confident that in an atmosphere of high expectation, backed by constant encouragement, we can offer your child the reality of personal achievement and success.

I warmly invite you to visit the College to meet me, the staff and the pupils and to experience for yourself what we all consider to be special about Bradfield. I would also encourage you, as a first step, to visit our website (details on main screen), which offers a virtual tour of Bradfield as well as providing more detailed information.'

Peter Roberts, Headmaster.

School details

Age range: 13 - 18

Day pupils: 91 boys and 42 girls

Annual day fees: £20,880 - £20,880

Full boarding pupils: 376 boys and 175 girls

Annual full boarding fees: £26,100 - £26,100

This school offers flexi-boarding.

TOTAL PUPILS: 467 boys and 217 girls, including 176 boys and 117 girls in the 6th form

Staff numbers: 80 full time and 12 part time

Method of entry: Assessment, Common Entrance, Interview

Accreditations and affiliations: BSA, HMC, ISC

Religious affiliation: Church of England, Inter-denominational

Teaching languages: English

School facilities
Academic Languages Sport Activities Music Miscellaneous
  • Business studies
  • Classics
  • Design technology
  • Drama/Theatre
  • Economics
  • Government/Politics
  • Media/Film studies
  • Philosophy/Ethics
  • Photography
  • Psychology
  • Ancient Greek
  • Chinese
  • English as a foreign or 2nd language
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Latin
  • Russian
  • Spanish
  • Badminton
  • Cricket
  • Cross-country
  • Fencing
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Hockey
  • Lacrosse
  • Martial arts
  • Netball
  • Soccer
  • Squash
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Water sports
  • Cadets - CCF/ACF/ATC etc
  • Canoeing
  • Dance
  • Drama productions
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Outdoor pursuits/Adventure trg
  • Public speaking/Debating
  • Riding
  • Sailing
  • Shooting
  • Band/Orchestra
  • Brass
  • Choir
  • Guitar
  • Jazz
  • Keyboard
  • Organ
  • Singing
  • Strings
  • Woodwind
  • Particular diets
  • Rail/Airport services
  • School bus service
  • Significant experience of expatriates' children
  • Significant experience of gifted children
  • Significant experience of international students
Scholarships

The school offers: Other bursaries, Drama, Academic, Choral, Art, Junior school entry, CDT, Music, Senior school entry, All-rounder, Other scholarships, 6th Form, Sport

Curriculum, exams and 6th form

Exam boards: Edexcel Foundation, AQA, OCR

  % pass rate at grades A* to C (exams at age 16): 94%
  % pass rate (exams at age 18): 100%
31 courses are offered for age 18 exams
100% of pupils went on to Higher Education or took a Gap Year

Special needs

This school provides for individual pupils with these needs:
Dyslexia or Specific Learning Difficulties (SpLD)

School location

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