Bradfield College

What Bradfield College does

Bradfield College is a co-educational, independent boarding and day school located on a 250-acre campus in Bradfield, Berkshire, approximately one hour from London and 40 minutes from Heathrow. Founded in 1850 and celebrating its 175th anniversary in 2025, the College serves approximately 800+ senior pupils aged 13-18 across Year 9 (Faulkner's, a unique dedicated boarding house), GCSE, and Sixth Form, alongside 325 children aged 2¾-13 at St Andrew's Prep following a 2021 merger that created the Bradfield Group. The College offers a dual academic pathway (A Level with Extended Project Qualification, or the IB Diploma Programme), an extensive co-curricular programme (Combined Cadet Force, Duke of Edinburgh, LAMDA, Community Service, music with 325+ individual lessons per week, and compulsory sport), and specialist support services including the Support and Study Skills Department (SSSD), English as an Additional Language (EAL), an Aspiring Medics and Vets Programme, and the Bradfield Horizons careers and higher education function.

The College's technology stack centres on a school-managed digital device programme (Dell Pro14 Plus 2-in-1 laptops, priced at £1,394.70–£1,536.80 per device on 24-60 month interest-free plans with included insurance), Senso Cloud classroom management, Microsoft Teams and OneNote, and Fortinet safeguarding filtering. Bradfield holds Microsoft Showcase School status (2023-2024) and was the first Microsoft Showcase School in the UK; its 2025 ISI inspection awarded the highest 'significant strength' recognition, with record-breaking results (18% A*, 52% A*-A at A Level; IBDP average 35/45). The College has announced a new day option from September 2026, a dedicated Day House from September 2027, and a new Health and Wellness Centre in Autumn 2027.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and boarding fees paid by parents on a recurring annual basis, supplemented by venue hire (weddings, conferences, golf), the digital device programme, and (from 2026) daily transport services. Distribution is direct: an in-house admissions team manages enquiries, assessments, and campus visits. Three primary customer segments are UK boarding families (primary), international Sixth Form applicants, and (from 2026) a new day-pupil segment capped at 20-25 pupils per year group. There is no disclosed revenue, no public ticker, and no parent company; Bradfield operates as an autonomous charitable educational institution governed by a Warden and Council.

Name

Bradfield College

Legal name

Bradfield College

Website

https://bradfieldcollege.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1850

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bradfield College is a 175-year-old co-educational independent boarding and day school in Berkshire, UK, serving 800+ senior pupils and 325 prep pupils (Bradfield Group) through A Level, IB Diploma, and Faulkner's Year 9 programmes, with tuition, boarding fees, and venue hire as primary revenue streams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Independent Boarding School Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Services (61)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Leadership, Service Learning & Volunteer-to-Career Pathways (EDAMAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mentorship & Coaching (Career, Academic, Industry-Specific) (EDAMAKAA), Research, Innovation & Fellowship Prep (Labs, Competitions, Publications) (EDAMAKAI)

Keywords

• Independent boarding school
• Secondary education
• Sixth form education
• International baccalaureate programme
• Pastoral boarding care

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradfield

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Boarding Fees: Bradfield College is an independent fee-paying school. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and boarding fees charged to parents. A new day option is being introduced for September 2026, expanding the revenue base to non-boarding families. Fees are set annually and vary by year group and boarding/day status.
2. Transport Services: The College runs daily transport services from September 2026 for day pupils, based on routes serving local and London families. Transport fees are reviewed regularly and adjusted according to demand.
3. Digital Device Scheme: Devices (Dell Pro14 Plus 2-in-1) are purchased by parents via interest-free monthly payments or one-off payment through Easy4U Portal. Costs range from £1,394.70 to £1,536.80 depending on entry year, covering the device and accidental damage/theft insurance over 24-60 months.
4. Venue Hire and Conference Facilities: Bradfield College generates additional revenue through venue hire of its facilities for weddings, conferences, events, and golf club operations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Bradfield College is an independent co-educational boarding and day school delivering secondary education for pupils aged 13–18 (with a feeder prep school from age 2¾). It offers an "Education for Life" combining Faulkner's unique Year 9 boarding curriculum, A Level and International Baccalaureate Diploma pathways in the Sixth Form, an extensive co-curricular programme, pastoral care, and university/careers preparation. Revenue is generated primarily from tuition and boarding fees, with additional income from venue hire, daily transport, and a school-managed digital device scheme.

Product overview

Bradfield College is an independent boarding and day school set in 250 acres of Berkshire countryside. The school provides a holistic 'Education for Life' through a broad and well-balanced curriculum. Its academic offerings include the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP), A Level Programme with Extended Project Qualification, and Faulkner's Curriculum for Year 9. The school operates a unique Year 9 boarding model (Faulkner's), alongside senior boarding houses. Students can choose between day, day-boarding, and boarding options. Beyond academics, Bradfield offers extensive co-curricular activities including sport, music, drama, Combined Cadet Force (CCF), Community Service Programme, Duke of Edinburgh Award, and LAMDA. Specialist support includes the Bradfield Horizons careers programme, Aspiring Medics and Vets Programme, Support and Study Skills Department (SSSD), and English as an Additional Language (EAL). The school has introduced a School Managed Devices Programme using Dell laptops with Senso Cloud classroom management. New offerings include a Day Option launching September 2026 and a dedicated Day House opening September 2027.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Faulkner's Curriculum (Year 9) A home-from-home boarding environment and innovative curriculum unique to Bradfield, providing a smooth transition from prep school to senior school for all Year 9 pupils, who all board together in a unified peer group.
• A Level Programme
• International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP) The IB Diploma Programme is offered as one of two Sixth Form pathways, formally assessed at the end of the Upper Sixth and including the Core of Extended Essay, Theory of Knowledge and Creativity, Action, Service (CAS).
• Bradfield Diploma Co-curricular qualification taken in the GCSE years that develops employability skills such as teamwork, communication and creative thinking, producing better-organised and more contributing all-rounders.
• Bradfield Horizons (Careers & HE) The College's careers and higher education department, providing a formal careers programme, individual advice, and preparation for higher education, apprenticeships, and vocational routes from Faulkner's onwards.
• Combined Cadet Force (CCF) A military-style training programme developing leadership, discipline and teamwork skills in pupils, delivered jointly with Kennet School under a long-standing partnership.
• Community Service Programme (CSP) A programme enabling pupils to engage in community service, developing social responsibility and contributing to the wider community through initiatives such as ABC to Read, EDCLUB, Riding for the Disabled, and Ufton Court environmental projects.
• Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme enabling pupils to develop skills, fitness, volunteering, and a spirit of adventure.
• LAMDA Drama Programme London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) programme helping pupils develop communication, confidence, and public speaking skills.
• Aspiring Medics and Vets Programme A dedicated programme supporting pupils aspiring to careers in medicine, veterinary science and dentistry, including MedSoc sessions, UKCAT workshops, UCAS application support, interview practice, and work experience contacts.
• Support and Study Skills Department (SSSD) Team of specialist staff qualified in teaching pupils with specific learning profiles, providing differentiated classroom teaching, modified curriculum, and group and one-to-one study skills classes.
• English as an Additional Language (EAL) EAL provision for non-native speakers from entry through to IELTS preparation, including IGCSE preparation and individual support for IB Diploma pupils.
• School Managed Devices Programme College-managed digital device scheme providing Dell Pro14 Plus 2-in-1 laptops to all pupils from Faulkner's, with Senso Cloud classroom management, accidental damage and theft insurance, and interest-free monthly payment options via Easy4U.
• Day Option (new) A new day option launching September 2026 allowing pupils to attend Bradfield as day students (boarding House based initially, with a dedicated Day House opening 2027), with daily transport services and full integration into the College community.
• Day-Boarding Option Boarding House-based day option allowing 'boarders who sleep at home' to benefit from full immersion in boarding life with meals in College and access to study space.
• Boarding Education Full boarding provision with pastoral care, academic support, and co-curricular participation in the boarding house environment, offered since the College's founding in 1850.

Quantifiable outcome

• 94% of parents would recommend Bradfield to their friends (2022 survey)
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• OSCAR FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Long-standing partnership with OSCAR Foundation, a charity working with children in low-income communities in India. Bradfield has hosted three touring parties (2018, 2019, 2023) bringing Indian children for football and education tours. In October 2023, Bradfield raised over £24,500 to support the visit and ongoing programmes. Activities include shared classroom learning, football sessions, Film Studies, and cultural exchange. HRH Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh attended the welcome dinner, and Bradfield ambassadors visited 10 Downing Street with the Prime Minister. Dr Christopher Stevens completed two marathons (Venice and Istanbul) to launch and close the fundraising campaign.
• Manchester City Football ClubminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Manchester City FC coaches delivered a training session at Bradfield for OSCAR Foundation children and Bradfield pupils alongside students from The London Nautical School, as part of the October 2023 OSCAR tour programme.
• The London Nautical SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023Collaborated with Bradfield and Manchester City FC during the October 2023 OSCAR Foundation tour, with students joining football training sessions alongside Bradfield pupils and OSCAR children.
• Basildon CE Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Bradfield College runs a Spanish after-school club for Basildon CE Primary School, led by Bradfield pupils in Years 10 and 11. Bradfield pupils plan all lessons including fun songs and games, and deliver them weekly throughout the academic year. The initiative aims to boost uptake of modern foreign languages and is mutually beneficial — primary school children learn Spanish while Bradfield pupils develop communication and organisational skills.
• Theale CE Primary SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Bradfield College runs a Spanish after-school club for Theale CE Primary School, delivered weekly by Bradfield pupils in Years 10 and 11. Lessons include songs and games designed to inspire younger children to learn a modern foreign language. This programme helps primary schools offer languages they have not been able to provide for several years.
• St Andrew's PrepcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021St Andrew's, a co-educational day and flexi-boarding school for 325 children aged 2¾–13, merged with Bradfield College in 2021 to form the Bradfield Group. Located only three miles from the College, St Andrew's feeds directly into Bradfield at Year 7 and Year 9 entry. The merger was described by Warden Tom Beardmore-Gray as a model for the sector, with both schools now working collaboratively for the greater benefit of all stakeholders. St Andrew's entry at Years 7-8 is managed through Bradfield admissions.
• Kennet SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Bradfield has an established partnership with Kennet School in Thatcham, originally through a shared vision to deliver outstanding CCF (Combined Cadet Force) provision. Kennet lacked physical resources and space but had motivated pupils. The partnership was extended to include a Model United Nations (MUN) initiative led by former Bradfield pupil Seb Pease, with 50-100 pupils participating annually. Kennet and Theale Green School joined the MUN partnership, enabling pupils from all schools to attend conferences and compete as combined delegations.
• Theale Green SchoolcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Theale Green School joined Bradfield's Model United Nations partnership, extending the collaboration beyond the original partnership with Kennet School. The partnership enables Theale Green pupils (who cannot run MUN alone due to small class sizes) to participate in MUN conferences and develop skills in international relations, critical thinking, and public speaking. Small class sizes at Theale Green meant running MUN independently was not possible, making the partnership essential.
• ABC to ReadminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bradfield pupils go out to local primary schools to help boost literacy skills of younger children through the ABC to Read programme. This collaborative literacy programme inspired the creation of a similar languages partnership. Bradfield pupils benefit from developing teaching and communication skills while supporting local primary school children.
• EDCLUBminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bradfield pupils Skypes children in Kenya to help them with Maths and English through EDCLUB. This international community service initiative connects Bradfield pupils with underprivileged children globally, developing cross-cultural communication skills and providing educational support.
• Riding for the DisabledminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bradfield pupils volunteer with the Riding for the Disabled association, providing opportunities for community service alongside their studies and co-curricular activities.
• The Red Box ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Stanley House at Bradfield supports The Red Box Project, a local campaign to break the stigma surrounding menstruation and empower young girls with greater access to sanitary products. Part of the College's broader community outreach and charitable initiatives.
• Ufton CourtminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bradfield pupils engage in environmental projects at Ufton Court, working on conservation and environmental initiatives as part of the school's commitment to community service and sustainability.
• River Pang Environmental ProjectsminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Bradfield pupils work on environmental projects on the River Pang, contributing to conservation efforts in the local area as part of the school's sustainability and community service programmes.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Eton College: One of the most prestigious UK independent boarding schools, located in Windsor (Berkshire) within an hour of Bradfield. Directly comparable on the independent boarding school axis serving UK families seeking Russell Group outcomes and Oxbridge preparation. Both charge premium fees, run house systems, and compete for the same UK and international family segment.
• Wellington College: Berkshire-based co-educational independent boarding school serving ages 13-18. Direct geographic peer within 30 miles of Bradfield, competing for the same London commuter family segment, and offering similar A Level/IB pathways with comparable pastoral and co-curricular provision.
• Marlborough College: Wiltshire-based co-educational independent boarding school comparable in scale, age range, and curriculum (A Level and IB). Dr Christopher Stevens previously served as Deputy Head here before joining Bradfield, evidencing direct operating model comparability. Both compete in the south-of-England premium boarding market.
• Harrow School: Historic London-area independent boarding school comparable on size, premium positioning, and Oxbridge preparation outcomes. Direct competitor for UK and international families seeking elite boarding education within reach of London.
• Winchester College: One of the oldest UK independent boarding schools, comparable in academic prestige, fee tier, and historic brand recognition. Competes with Bradfield for top-tier UK families prioritising Oxbridge preparation and traditional boarding heritage.
• Radley College: Oxfordshire-based independent boarding school (recently transitioned to co-educational) serving a similar market position to Bradfield. Comparable on academic outcomes, pastoral model, and the premium southern-England boarding fee tier.
• Tonbridge School: Kent-based independent boarding school with comparable academic standing and Oxbridge placement rates. Direct competitor in the UK premium boarding market and a comparable scale to Bradfield (~800 pupils).
• St Edward's School, Oxford: Oxford-based co-educational independent boarding school with comparable age range, curriculum mix (A Level/IB), and pastoral model. Competitor for international and London families seeking southern-England boarding with strong university outcomes.
• Charterhouse School: Surrey-based co-educational independent boarding school (recently transitioned to co-ed). Similar scale, premium fee tier, and curriculum structure. Direct competitor for UK boarding families in the south of England commuter belt.
• Stowe School: Buckinghamshire-based co-educational independent boarding school with comparable size, curriculum, and pastoral approach. Competes for the same south-of-England and London day/boarding family segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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