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Bradfield College
Reading, United Kingdom
13–18 years
GCSE, IB Diploma
English
Boarding available
Fees checked 2026-10-31Fees 2026/27
Bradfield College fees for 2026/27 are £37,200 for Day - 2026 intake into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth a year.
£37,200
Annual fee (day places)
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| Stage / provision | Annual fee |
|---|---|
| Boarding | £60,750 |
| Day boarding | £48,600 |
| Day - 2026 intake into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth | £37,200 |
The school publishes these annual figures for 2026/27, effective from Michaelmas 2026; they are not calculated from termly rates. All fees are stated inclusive of VAT. The new day option is limited to pupils entering Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth in 2026; the separate day-option page states all year groups from September 2027. Day boarding and boarding are distinct options.
The official 2026/27 annual boarding fee is £60,750 including VAT; day boarding is £48,600. The £37,200 day fee applies only to 2026 entrants into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth. Termly quotes describe the same tuition and are not additional payments. Admissions charges, applicable visa charges, deposits, optional transport and evening provision are separate.
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Key facts
Admissions & entry points
Joining the schoolBradfield describes a Year 6 assessment process with two interviews, a group problem-solving task and the ISEB Pre-Test.
Joining the school
Bradfield describes a Year 6 assessment process with two interviews, a group problem-solving task and the ISEB Pre-Test. References and these assessments inform offers. Later Year 8 requirements depend on the applicant’s current school and examination route. Confirm the applicable entry cycle and conditions directly before registering.
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Verified IB teaching language
The International Baccalaureate school register identifies English as the language of instruction for this school’s IB programme. Other languages shown among IB subjects are course choices, not additional verified teaching languages. Ask admissions about language support and instruction in the intended year group.
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Learning & qualifications
About Bradfield CollegeBradfield College offers secondary education including GCSE and IB study.Sources reviewed 14 September 2026 Learning and qualificationsBr…
About Bradfield College
Bradfield College offers secondary education including GCSE and IB study.
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Learning and qualifications
Bradfield College offers secondary education including GCSE and IB study. The college introduces a new day option from September 2026 alongside day-boarding and boarding; implementation is gradual.
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Support, school day & campus
Support and school lifeA new Health and Wellness Centre is an…
Support and school life
A new Health and Wellness Centre is announced for autumn 2027 and must not be treated as an existing facility. For a child who needs language or specialist learning support, ask for an individual assessment of what the school can provide and whether it costs extra.
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Campus and daily arrangements
Bradfield College is in Reading. The college introduces a new day option from September 2026 alongside day-boarding and boarding; implementation is gradual. Before visiting, confirm the teaching address for the intended year group, the daily timetable and any transport or residential arrangements.
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School address
The school publishes this contact address: Bradfield College, Bradfield, Berkshire, RG7 6AU.
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Additional deposit for families based overseas
An applicant accepting a place with at least one parent normally residing outside the UK is asked to pay an additional deposit equal to one full term’s fees, including VAT, in advance. The school credits it to the final fee bill. The fee page states a full refund if the applicant withdraws with a full term’s notice before the year of entry. This is distinct from the acceptance deposit for 2027.
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First-year budget & additional costs
2026/27 termly boarding and day fees2026/27 · Fee per termBoarding£20,250Day boarding£16,200Day - 2026 intake into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth£12,400Published te…
2026/27 termly boarding and day fees
| Boarding | £20,250 |
|---|---|
| Day boarding | £16,200 |
| Day - 2026 intake into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth | £12,400 |
Published termly rates from Michaelmas 2026, inclusive of VAT. The day-option entry restrictions are described alongside the annual table. These are alternative periods of the same tuition schedule, not additional charges.
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Registration and applicable visa charges
| Registration fee | £360 |
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| Child Student Visa fee per applicable application or renewal, from 1 September 2026 | £750 |
The current school fee page lists registration separately from tuition without a separate registration year or refund rule. The £750 visa fee applies from 1 September 2026, explicitly includes VAT and is non-refundable even if the application is unsuccessful. It applies to new pupils needing a Child Student Visa and existing pupils needing renewal on entry to Sixth Form. It is not universal and is not a claim about government visa fees.
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Acceptance deposit for 2027 entry
| 2027 acceptance deposit | £3,000 |
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This future-entry deposit is separate from the 2026/27 tuition schedule. UK-based 13+ applicants offered places in Year 6 or Year 7 pay half on acceptance and half in September of Year 8. Confirm the acceptance-deposit refund and cancellation conditions in the individual contract.
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2026/27 daily school transport
| Zone A - morning (Monday-Saturday) | £9 |
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| Zone A - evening (Monday-Friday) | £9 |
| Zone B - morning (Monday-Saturday) | £12 |
| Zone B - evening (Monday-Friday) | £12 |
Optional booked transport; the official 2026/27 guide shows these zone-based prices. Routes and prices may be reviewed according to demand. Transport must be booked and paid termly in advance and bookings are generally non-refundable when a pupil does not travel. Transport Ask the school whether VAT is included. No annual transport total is calculated.
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2026/27 day-pupil evening supper and supervision
| Supper and supervision before a structured evening activity | £12 |
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The day-option FAQ states this charge when a day pupil remains before an activity after 18:30. It is waived for irregular activities such as pre-production rehearsals and for compulsory activities. Ask whether this charge includes VAT.
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Fees and the first-year budget
The published 2026/27 annual tuition is £60,750 for boarding and £48,600 for day boarding, including VAT. The £37,200 day rate applies only to pupils entering Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth in 2026. These figures are tuition, not a complete first-year budget: registration, applicable visa charges, deposits, transport, evening provision and individually applicable extras remain separate. Confirm compulsory charges and cancellation terms for the intended entry route with admissions.
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Boarding and day options in 2026/27
Bradfield publishes separate 2026/27 annual and termly rates for boarding, day boarding and day pupils, effective from Michaelmas 2026. The two billing periods describe the same tuition. Registration, applicable visa charges and deposits are separate from tuition.
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Which pupils can use the new day fee
For the 2026 intake, the new day option is restricted to pupils entering Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth. The school states that it will extend to all year groups from September 2027. Day pupils cannot board overnight; day boarding is a separate option. Check availability for the intended intake and year group.
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Location
Bradfield College
Bradfield College, Bradfield, Berkshire, RG7 6AU, Reading, United Kingdom
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How much are Bradfield College fees?
Bradfield College fees for 2026/27 are £37,200 for Day - 2026 intake into Faulkner’s and Lower Sixth a year.
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Sources & field verification dates
Sources and dates appear beside each detail above. School-reported information may change; confirm the offer for your child.
https://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/
https://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/article/admissions-a-personal-journey/
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https://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/admissions/fees/
https://ibo.org/es/school/007028/
https://www.bradfieldcollege.org.uk/admissions/new-day-option-for-2026/
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