Ashdon Road, Saffron Walden, Essex CB10 2AL
10 simple reasons to choose Dame Bradbury's School
Independent prep school and nursery in Saffron Walden.
For pupils aged 1 to 11 years.
Mixed school (about 50%/50%).
Day school.
Religious character; Christian.
Non-selective intake.
Medium sized school with an average of two classes per year.
Junior division of The Stephen Perse Foundation, an all-through school to age 18.
Fees range from £3,990 (Rec) to £4,950 per term (2021/22).
10 better reasons to choose Dame Bradbury's School
Schoolsmith Score®; 85.
One of the best independent prep schools in Saffron Walden and one of the 5 best primary schools for 5 miles.
On average, 15.6 pupils per class and 13.2 pupils per teacher, from Year 1.
Most pupils win places to an academically selective grammar or independent secondary school. As a junior school to and feeder school to Perse Upper School, that route is popular. Also popular are the Stephen Perse Foundation, The Leys, Felsted and Bishop's Stortford. 15% win scholarships.
School curriculum also includes PSHE, critical thinking, French, Latin. There are over 5 different academic clubs per year group per term.
Specialist teachers for sport, music, languages, art, DT and computing throughout, and for all subjects from Year 5.
School enhances the curriculum with educational trips, visitors and residentials for the senior pupils. Forest School for the youngest pupils.
School offers over 15 different sports. Competitive teams in major sports from Year 3.
Art, music and drama are taught as discrete curricular subjects to all pupils. Over half the pupils learn a musical instrument (from Year 3). 2 choirs, orchestra and several instrument ensembles. Over 10 different visual and performing arts clubs per year group per term.
As the junior school to The Stephen Perse Foundation, pupils can expect access to specialised teaching and facilities, as well as eventual progression to the senior school.
Find another school near Dame Bradbury's School
Independent Prep Schools
Landmark International School, Infants & Juniors (13.9 miles); Cambridge Steiner School (14.4 miles); The Perse Prep, Pre-Prep & Nursery (15.1 miles).
State Primary Schools
St Thomas More Catholic Primary School, Saffron Walden (0.9 miles); Ashdon Primary School (3.6 miles); Great Chesterford Church of England Primary Academy (4.5 miles).
Independent Senior Schools
Cambridge International School (8.3 miles); Landmark International School (13.9 miles); St Mary's School, Cambridge (15.8 miles).
State Senior Schools
Saffron Walden County High School (1.3 miles); Linton Village College (6.4 miles); Sawston Village College (8.9 miles).