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The importance of schools has never been in doubt but what they teach and how they teach it – their curriculum – needs to change. Why? Because the world is different.

Neil Burch, Senior Master

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Educating Pupils for a Fast-Changing World

Bradfield’s educational philosophy recognises that the attributes young people need to thrive as adults have changed and continue to do so. We want our leavers not only to achieve grades that allow them to access their chosen pathway but to benefit from the lasting legacy of a much broader education.

Dr Chris Stevens, Headmaster

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Sustainable Bradfield: Making a Positive Impact

Pupils and staff across the Bradfield community are taking sustainable actions and developing positive behaviours to ensure the College's impact on the environment is minimised. By taking a proactive approach we will leave our campus and green estate in good health for the next generation of Bradfieldians.

Sustainable Bradfield

Faulkner's

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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

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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)

3 min read

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.

Sarah Thompson, Head of Wellbeing

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Life in Faulkner's

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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

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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.

Dr Chris Stevens, Headmaster

5 min read

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)

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Music: Developing curiosity, versatility and resilience

With over 325 individual lessons taking place each week, the Music Department provides the perfect platform for pupils to hone their analytical and creative skills while broadening their knowledge and appreciation of the wider musical world.

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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, Senior Master

5 min read

Take a Virtual Tour

Step into Bradfield. Virtually explore parts of our campus and enjoy experiences unique to Bradfield pupils. Wander around Art exhibitions, click/tap on tv screens to hear more from pupils, learn about alumni through the Dining Hall portraits and take centre stage in the Greek Theatre as the famous Bradfield Greek Play comes to life around you.

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