Your Journey to Bradfield
1. Discover Bradfield
Begin with a Saturday Morning Tour. Meet current pupils and staff, hear from the Head and explore the campus while College life is in full flow. Families are welcome to visit more than once and can also arrange an individual midweek tour if more convenient.
2. Register
By 1 January of Year 6 – click here for tailored Sixth Form entry details
Complete the Provisional Entry Form by 1 January of Year 6 to be considered in the first round of offers. Families interested in financial assistance should also indicate at registration that they intend to apply for a bursary.
3. Get to Know One Another
Year 6
Candidates take the ISEB Common Pre-Test between November and February – either in their prep school or at Bradfield. They are also invited to Bradfield for an enjoyable assessment afternoon, including conversations with an member of academic staff and a Housemaster or Housemistress, alongside a range of collaborative problem-solving challenges. We are interested not only in academic potential, but also in each child’s interests, character and likely contribution to College life.
4. Offer and Acceptance
February of Year 6
Offers are made following consideration of the assessment experience, ISEB results and reference from the child’s current school. Later applications during Years 6, 7 and 8 are warmly welcomed where places remain available, with the assessment route adapted appropriately.
5. Become Part of the Community
Summer of Year 6 to summer of Year 8
Over the following two years, children and parents are invited to a series of relaxed events designed to build friendships and familiarity. Children enjoy experiences created especially for them, including a Year 6 Immersion Day and Film in a Day in Year 7. Family occasions provide opportunities to meet other future Bradfield families, while informal parent gatherings, including drinks at the Head’s House, help relationships develop naturally.
6. Prepare to Join
Year 8
Scholarship assessment days take place and bursary applications are also finalised at this stage. Further visits, House events and joining information help pupils feel informed, confident and excited about becoming Bradfieldians.
