Bradfield School

05/10/2026

World Teachers' Day 2026

Today, we recognise and thank all the teachers across our community and school for their unwavering commitment to education and pupil success.

Every lesson taught, every challenge overcome and every opportunity created helps shape the lives of young people. Thank you for your dedication, professionalism and the positive impact you make each day.

05/10/2026

Missed Our Open Evening?

If you're a parent/carer of a current Year 6 pupil considering Bradfield Secondary School for Year 7 entry in September 2027 and were unable to attend our Open Evening, we are offering a number of daytime visits.

Each visit will last approximately one hour and provide an opportunity to see the school in action.

📅 Available dates:

🔹 Friday 9 October
Mrs Bullough (SEN Focus) – 10:20am

🔹 Tuesday 13 October
Mrs Bott – 9:00am

🔹 Thursday 15 October
Mrs Carter – 1:15pm

🔹 Wednesday 21 October
Ms Wigham – 9:00am

🔹 Thursday 22 October
Ms Furness – 1:15pm

📧 To book a place, please contact the school [email protected]

We look forward to welcoming you to Bradfield Secondary School!

28/09/2026

Year 7 100% Club! 🎉

From Monday 28 September, all Year 7 pupils will take part in our exciting new 100% Club Attendance Challenge.

✅ Every pupil starts with a fresh start at 100% attendance
✅ Maintain 100% attendance until 23 October
✅ Earn an invitation to a special celebration event

Pupils who successfully achieve 100% attendance throughout the challenge will be rewarded with:

🍦 Ice creams
🏆 Certificates
🎊 A celebration event with their peers

Regular attendance is key to success, helping pupils build confidence, make progress in their learning and make the most of every opportunity school has to offer.

Good luck, Year 7! We look forward to celebrating your commitment and dedication.

25/09/2026

Today, we celebrate our fantastic Teaching Assistants at Bradfield Secondary School.

Teaching Assistants make a difference every day, both in the classroom and across our wider school community. We are incredibly grateful for their dedication, professionalism and commitment to helping every student achieve their very best.

24/09/2026

Our Enrichment Clubs Are Now Live!

Looking to develop a new skill, stay active, be creative, or take your learning further? Our latest programme of enrichment clubs and activities is now available to view on our website.

From Orchestra 🎻 and Little Shop of Horrors 🎭 rehearsals to Running Club 🏃, Football ⚽, Rock Climbing 🧗, and much more, there's something for everyone to get involved in.

🌟 Discover new interests, make new friends, and make the most of life beyond the classroom.

🔗 View all clubs and activities here:

Lunchtime Clubs At Bradfield Secondary School, we believe learning and personal development extend beyond the classroom. Our lunchtime clubs provide students with opportunities to explore new interests, develop skills, make friends, and enrich their school experience. With a wide range of activities...

24/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who attended our Open Evening last night!

We were delighted to welcome so many families and share a glimpse of life at Bradfield.

If you attended, we would really appreciate you taking a few moments to complete our feedback form. Your feedback helps us reflect on the event and continue to improve future Open Evenings.

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A huge thank you to our dedicated staff for sharing their passion, showcasing their subjects, answering questions, and demonstrating everything that makes Bradfield such a special place to learn.

We're also incredibly proud of our fantastic pupils, who were excellent ambassadors for the school, welcoming visitors, guiding families around the site, and helping to make the evening such a success.

Together, our staff and pupils showcased the very best of the Bradfield community. Thank you for your support, enthusiasm, and for making the evening so memorable.

📖 You can also view last night's Open Evening presentation here:
https://bradfield.school/joining-our-school/Joining-in-Year7

23/09/2026

We're looking forward to welcoming families to our Open Event this evening, starting in just 30 minutes!

Come and discover what makes our school such a special place to learn and grow.

✅ Explore our school and facilities
✅ Watch live lessons in action
✅ Meet our teachers and staff
✅ Talk to current pupils about their experiences
✅ Take part in engaging activities
✅ Experience our values, culture and community first-hand

Whether you're considering your secondary school options or simply want to learn more, we'd love to meet you.

No booking required. We hope to see you soon!

22/09/2026

Y6 Parents and Carers - Bradfield Open Evening Tomorrow

We can't wait to welcome prospective pupils and families to Bradfield tomorrow!

Please note: Doors will open at 4:00pm and visitors will not be able to access the school before this time.

Here's what's happening:

4:00pm – Welcome & School Opens

4:15pm or 6:15pm – Head of School Talk (School Hall)
Hear from Ms Hughes and discover what makes Bradfield special, including our values, expectations, student support, and future pathways.

5:15pm – SEND Specific Talk (School Hall)
Meet our SEND team alongside Sally Rivers, Director of SEND at INOVA Multi-Academy Trust, for a dedicated session on the support available for pupils with SEND.

7:00pm – Event Closes

22/09/2026

📢 Reminder for Parents & Carers

We use MCAS (My Child At School) as our main method of communication with parents and carers.

To make sure you don't miss important letters, updates, or school information, please ensure notifications are enabled on your MCAS app or check it regularly.

To find out more click the link below:

New Users Sign up via the link or QR code below. Please be aware you need the school postcode which is S35 0AE My Child at School - Sign Up Existing Users Click here to log into the MCAS website MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) is an online portal for parents that enables them to view their child’s performa...

21/09/2026

Support from NHS:

The NHS provides helpful guidance on when children should stay at home and when it's okay to attend school. This includes advice on common illnesses such as coughs, colds, sickness bugs and high temperatures.

For more information, visit: 🔗 https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/is-my-child-too-ill-for-school/

Thank you for helping us maintain a healthy school community.

Find out when it's best to keep your sick child at home and when it's OK to send them to school or nursery.