Data profile
Independent co-ed senior school in Berkshire for ages 13–18, day or boarding. Selective entry, top-tier London fees.
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Where leavers go after sixth form.
of leavers
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A-level top grades and GCSE 9–7, post-2026 methodology recalibration.
Recalibrated
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Ages, deadlines and annual fees per route.
| Entry | Year | Places | Assessment | Day fee (max) | Boarding fee (max) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13+ | Year 9 | — | — | £48.6k | £60.8k |
| 16+ | Lower Sixth | — | — | £48.6k | £60.8k |
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Composite score blending owned data with external consensus.
Index score
68
/ 100
National rank #68
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Latest inspection rating and report.
ISI
Excellent
Inspected 2025-10-07
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Houseroom's view of the school.
New head Jeremy Quartermain arrived in September 2025 from Rossall School in Lancashire. A historian by background, he previously held senior roles at Gresham's and Brentwood. He is open that Bradfield is 'not a grand school' and that 'we don't do entitlement'. He is ambitious for pupils and the school, with warmth behind the drive; his happiest moments are in boarding houses or on the touchline. He plans to teach history to stay connected to the classroom.
Academic culture has shifted noticeably in recent years – teaching is described as alive and collaborative, full of curiosity and reflection. A new tracking system monitors academic progress alongside wellbeing, enabling tutors to target support precisely. Year 9s follow a distinct curriculum mixing core subjects with tasters such as psychology, history of art and politics. Sixth-formers choose between A-levels and the IB; a BTEC in sports science is under consideration. The new sixth-form centre occupies a converted 14th-century former parish church with individual study booths and a popular café. Pupil- and teacher-led societies include the Minerva lecture series, the Curators' Club and fo…
Pastoral care is a major focus. Every pupil has one-to-one tutoring each evening. New sixth-form entrants are paired with a pupil buddy who shares a bedroom to ease settling in. A new health and wellbeing centre is planned. In-house catering is described as delicious, fresh and nutritious. Student voice is important, as is open communication with parents, who are regularly invited to the head's house for supper. Many staff have been at the school for decades and many families are second- or third-generation Bradfieldians.
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The schools a family applying here would also be considering — chosen by sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fees, tier and outcomes, with an admissions-adviser AI re-rank.
Wellington College matches Bradfield with co-ed boarding/day options, 13+ entry phase overlap, similar fees (£45.8k vs £48.6k), close commute (24km), and a selective top-tier London fee ethos.
St Edward's Oxford shares co-ed boarding/day pattern, 13+ entry phase, similar fees (£47.6k vs £48.6k), selective tier, and is within a reasonable commute (38km).
Cranleigh School aligns with Bradfield on co-ed boarding/day, 13+ entry, similar fees (£46.8k vs £48.6k), selective tier, and is within a reasonable commute (55km).
Cheltenham College offers co-ed boarding/day, 13+ entry phase, similar fees (£45.8k vs £48.6k), selective tier, and a top-tier London fee ethos.
Bryanston School matches co-ed boarding/day, 13+ entry phase, similar fees (£46.4k vs £48.6k), selective tier, and a top-tier London fee ethos.
Peers refreshed annually plus on-write. Filters: sex, boarding, entry phase, geography, fee band, tier. Scoring: 0.45 outcome similarity + 0.25 structured + 0.10 embedding + 0.20 AI re-rank.
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Preps that have sent the most pupils here over the last few years.
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