An Education for Life

Strategy 2025

Our vision, aims and newly-launched strategy for the next phase of Bradfield's development.

Almost everything we do at Bradfield contributes to the ‘Education for Life’ that we aim to feed and nurture. Perhaps ‘almost’ is unnecessarily conservative…

Neil Burch, Deputy Head (Academic)

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Admissions: A personal journey

The best way to experience Bradfield is to see us on a Saturday Morning Tour.

Alexandra Acton, Senior Deputy Head (External Relations)

One bradfield
many bradfieldians

The College is a place where the individuality of young people is cherished; for whilst there is one Bradfield, there are many Bradfieldians.

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One bradfield
many bradfieldians

The College is a place where the individuality of young people is cherished; for whilst there is one Bradfield, there are many Bradfieldians.

See all videos

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Tom (F 15-20)

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Georgie (J 13-18)

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Quinn (H 16-18)

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Alice (I 15-20)

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Victoria (K 10-15)

The college

4 min read

Bradfield is a supportive community like no other

Your voice can always be heard if you take the initiative.

Naomi (K 19-21)

5 min read

My Bradfield experience set me up for a collaborative career

The ability to communicate with others, be empathetic and be a team player working towards a common goal are essential - I got all of that at Bradfield.

Old Bradfieldian Rob Pollock (H 81-86), Orthopaedic Surgeon

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Our teaching

4 min read

International Baccalaureate: A legacy of global significance

The International Baccalaureate provides a chance for Bradfield’s pupils to differentiate themselves from the competition, to look upwards and outwards as global citizens.

Colin Irvine, Director of IBDP

Thoroughly unpretentious yet with lots to boast about, Bradfield is a heavenly place to learn and to grow. Very difficult to imagine who would not thrive here. There is something for everyone and lots for all.

The Good Schools Guide

3 min read

Preparing you for life beyond Bradfield

From the moment you step through the door in Faulkner’s, we start preparing you for the rigours of assessment and refine those skills that will give you the edge in an increasingly competitive job market.

Sarah Leijten, Head of Horizons

3 min read

The Three Dimensions of Blended Learning

Education is on a digital journey and harnessing the power of technology can give pupils more autonomy over the pace of their learning and portfolio of courses they study.

Neil Burch, Deputy Head (Academic)

First class facilities in an idyllic setting

Set in 250 acres of rolling picturesque Berkshire countryside within one hour of London and 40 minutes from Heathrow Airport, Bradfield aims to provide an ‘education for life’ fit for the 21st century.

Pastoral care

1 min read

‘Hanging out’ at Dells

Mendoza and Guy explain why Major Pavilion, also known as ‘Dells’ is such a popular pupil ‘hang out’.

Mendoza (I 14-19) & Guy (F 14-19)

Bradfield ticked all our boxes: weekly boarding, co-ed and not too far from London.

Current Parent

2 min read

Fuelling the mind

How the catering team has revolutionised their offering to meet the demands of a #instafood world.

Rob Pynegar, Catering Manager

4 min read

The unique benefits of a boarding house for Year 9

The beauty of Faulkner’s is that it provides both a soft landing to a boarding school environment and a springboard into Bradfield life.

Jonny Saunders, Former Head of Faulkner’s Boys

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Beyond Bradfield: A force for change

Pupils are engaging in opportunities within and beyond the classroom in a Bradfield without borders, developing leadership and embracing multi-culturalism. With an emphasis on volunteering, contributing to the local community and global citizenship, our pupils are striving to become a force for change.

Beyond Bradfield: Charity, Community & Partnerships

LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM