An Education for Life

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

Dr Chris Stevens, Headmaster

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Our Attitude to Learning

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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Music: For the mind, body & soul

As education becomes more results driven, music provides a counterbalance, placing each person at the centre of their own learning.

Matt Lowe, Director of Music

Articles about the college

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The power of place

Had Danny Boyle needed a valley, rather than a mound to represent this green and pleasant land in the London Olympics opening ceremony, might Glastonbury Tor have been replaced by Bradfield’s wooded valley?

Dr Chris Stevens, Headmaster

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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)

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.

Articles on our teaching

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Developing lifelong learners

How the College’s 'Education for Life' ethos is preparing our pupils for a rapidly changing world.

Gavin Turner, Director of Teaching and Learning

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The evolving classroom

How we embrace technology in all of its guises to enhance the learning experience.

Trevor Benstock, Director of IT Services

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Differentiation: Achieving excellence for all

Why we set the bar high for our pupils regardless of their learning profile or educational needs.

Neil Burch, Deputy Head (Academic)

A school that is, without question, on the up. A real contender now, academically, and firmly on the radar of aspirational parents as well as those who have always wanted a rounded and broad education for their children.

The Good Schools Guide

Articles on pastoral care

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Wellbeing for All

With a sense of wellbeing in life, we are far better able to take in new information, take risks and take responsibility for our learning.

Vicki Rae, Director of Wellbeing

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What does it mean to be a ‘Talking School’?

How we ensure that pupils’ wellbeing and happiness remain at the heart of the Bradfield experience.

Sarah Davies, Deputy Head (Pastoral)

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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

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

Current Parent

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Why ‘Co’ and not ‘Extra’ Curricular?

The Co-Curricular programme gives real opportunities for pupils to take a lead, take responsibility for their activity, build enthusiasm for their chosen pursuit, and build a passion for life.

Roger Wall, Deputy Head (Co-Curricular)

ARTICLES ON LIFE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM