Bradfield College is a IB Diploma Programme / IB school in Bradfield, United Kingdom. Founded in 1850. It serves 820 students. Annual tuition from $71,361 USD.
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Location & getting here
Nearest airports
Framed for international families — drive times are from the school, not the city centre.
| Airport | Distance | Drive from school | International note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heathrow | 47 km | ~71 min | LHR — gateway for Bangkok, Singapore, Hong Kong, Dubai |
| Luton | 71 km | ~102 min | LTN — European and budget carriers |
| Gatwick | 74 km | ~106 min | LGW — good for SE Asia, Middle East via BA/EK/QR |
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Key Details
Scholarships Available
Means-tested bursaries are available. Contact the school admissions office for details.
Academic Performance
Key facts
Fees & the true cost of attendance
Published fees · inclusive of VAT
| Phase | Per term | Per year |
|---|---|---|
| Day Boarding | £15,512 | £46,536 |
| Boarding | £19,390 | £58,170 |
Compulsory extras (on top of tuition)
| Item | Frequency | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Fee | Per year | £360 |
| Acceptance Deposit | Per year | £2,000 |
| Child Student Visa Fee | One-time | £600 |
Budget beyond the sticker price. Assume the real annual spend is 5–15% higher than the headline fee. Hidden costs typically include: registration fee, acceptance deposit (usually one term's fees, refundable at the end of schooling), uniform + sports kit, trips and expeditions, individual music tuition, exam entry fees, travel to/from home.
Ask the Bursar for a sample "all-in" first-year invoice before committing.
Merit-based scholarships (7 types)
ℹ️ This school has not published the exact % fee remission for each award. Ask the admissions team directly — typical independent school scholarships range from 5% to 50% of fees.
About
Bradfield College is a private boarding coeducational school in Berkshire, United Kingdom, authorized as an IB World School since November 2011. The school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme taught in English across a comprehensive range of subjects including sciences, humanities, languages, and arts.
School data verified by NanaSays. Last updated: April 2026.
What Makes This School Different
Academic Results
Admissions
| Entry point | Assessment | Assessment date | Registration deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13+ (Year 9) | Subject-specific papers, portfolio, practical tasks, and/or performance recording depending on scholarship type (Academic, All-Rounder, Art, Design, Drama, Music, Sports); followed by formal interview | November 2025 (Sports Round 1); January–February 2026 (main assessments) | 7 October 2025 (Sports); 15 December 2025 (other scholarships) |
| Sixth Form (16+) | Standard Sixth Form entrance exams plus subject-specific papers, portfolio, practical tasks, or self-recorded performance depending on scholarship type; interviews with departmental staff | November 2025 | 7 October 2025 |
How to apply
- Submit online registration form and scholarship application by deadline
- Sit written assessments (exam papers, submit portfolio, record self-tape, or complete practical task as applicable to scholarship type)
- Attend Assessment Day and interview with relevant staff/departments
- Receive scholarship offer decision
- Accept offer and pay Acceptance Deposit (£2,000) to secure place
What you'll need to submit
- Online Provisional Registration Form
- School reference from Head of Department or Head of Sport
- Application letter (Academic scholars: minimum 300 words on academic interests and contribution to College life)
- Digital portfolio of artwork (Art and Design candidates)
- Self-recorded monologue performance (Drama candidates: from published play)
Open events
- Saturday Morning Tours
- Individual tours by arrangement
Scholarships: Six scholarship types offered at both 13+ and 16+: Stevens Academic Scholarship, Dr Gray All Rounder Scholarship, Art Scholarship, Design Scholarship, Drama Scholarship, Music Scholarship, and Sports Scholarship. Scholarships do not reduce tuition fees; fee reductions are means-tested, but scholarship winners receive priority for bursarial support.
Admissions contact: [email protected]
Comprehensive scholarship-focused content provided. General (non-scholarship) admissions pathway less detailed in crawled pages. Current fees: £19,390–£58,170 annual (boarding); £15,512–£46,536 (day); Registration Fee £360; additional deposits required for overseas applicants.
Why Families Choose
- Sport
Fees & Financials
Boarding Life
Student Demographics
School Background
private