An Education for Life

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a mound to represent this green and pleasant land in the London Olympics opening ceremony, might Glastonbury Tor have been replaced by Bradfield’s wooded valley?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

Articles about the college

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Bradfield helps people to become the best version of themselves

The experience of my siblings and I shows that the College is for everyone, no matter your personality traits or your talents.

Charlie (I 14-19)

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Taking responsibility: Life in the Sixth Form

As our pupils move into the Sixth Form we give them levels of responsibility and independence to prepare them for life after Bradfield.

Phil Clegg, Head of Sixth Form

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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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

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Teachers as learners

How fostering an environment where all teachers are challenged and inspired to improve, opens up limitless possibilities to what they, and our pupils, can achieve.

Gavin Turner, Director of Teaching and Learning

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From an initial handpicked 16 high achieving pupils to a wide ability cohort of over 100, our Director of IB explains why the programme is proving more popular than ever.

Kirstie Parker, Director of IB

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.

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